Two Workout Routines to Help You Hit Your Summer Goals
I know that summer can be a tough time to squeeze in your regular workouts. Between travel, parties, weddings, and other seasonal events, it can be tempting to ditch your routine. While all of those happenings should be celebrated and enjoyed, I personally feel my best when I make time to care for my body. It’s a non-negotiable for me.
If you feel like the best version of yourself after a good workout too, then this blog post is for you!
I put together a couple of go-to workout routines that are smart to have in your back pocket during this busy season. These exercises are all easy to follow and can be done pretty much anywhere. You just need a set of weights to do them. Let’s get moving!
Arms & Abs Workout
10 reps each, or 40 second of work 20 seconds of rest
Repeat all exercises 3 times
For reference, I’m using 5 lb. weights in all of the images
V Sit Shoulder Press
How to: Sit on your butt with your legs in front of you and your core tight. Lean back and lift up your toes — your core should be shaking and your body should look like a V shape. With dumbbells by your shoulders, straighten your arms all the way up, and then back down. That’s one rep. Modify with toes lightly on ground.
Sit Up to Punches
How to: Lay on your back with your knees bent and your arms bent at your side. Sit up in a full sit up position with your core tight and punch to the right, left, right, left. Lay back down and repeat.
Tricep Dip
How to: Sit on the ground with your hands behind you and your fingers facing toward your butt. Push up so your knees are bent and your butt is raised off the ground. Bend your arms with your elbows behind you until your butt almost reaches the ground, then back to straight arms.
Side Plank Arm Raise
How to: Start in a side plank position with one forearm down and your shoulders, knees, and ankles stacked. Raise the dumbbell directly over your shoulder while keeping your abdominals engaged, then lower with control while working your arms and entire core.
Plank With Leg Lift (Kickback)
How to: Start on your forearms with your back flat and core tight. Engage your glutes and lift one leg up at a time, maintaining a tight core. Lower your leg back to ground and repeat on other side. This can also be done from a high plank position.
Plank (Renegade) Row
How to: Start in a high plank position, with dumbbells under your wrists roughly shoulder-width apart. Engage your glutes and core while maintaining a flat back. Make sure your feet are about hip distance apart to help with balance. Keep your hips and shoulders square as you squeeze your shoulder blades and lift the weight in towards your rib cage. Lower the dumbbell to floor back to starting position. Repeat on other side.
Booty Burn Workout
10 reps each, or 40 second of work 20 seconds of rest
Repeat all exercises 3 times
I suggest using weights between 8 and 15 lbs.
Squat With Leg Lift
How to: Stand with your feet shoulder-width distance apart, feet parallel. Place dumbbells in front of you on top of your shoulders. Bend your knees while lowering your hips so your thighs are parallel with the floor (like you’re sitting in a chair). Keep your weight back in your heels. As you stand up, lift one leg while keeping your core and glutes engaged.
Lateral Squat
How to: Stand with your feet wide, toes slightly out, and weights up and in front of your shoulders. Lower your booty back and down to one side as low as you can go, engaging your core. Stand back up and repeat on other side.
Glute Bridge
How to: Lay down on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the ground. Place your arms with dumbbells on your hips and squeeze your glutes and core as you raise your hips up. You want to create a straight line from your knees to shoulders. Lower slowly and repeat.
Sumo Squats
How to: Stand with your feet wide and your toes facing slight outwards. Place your weights on top of your shoulders. Keep your core tight and chest proud as you lower your booty until it’s parallel to the floor. Slowly stand and repeat.
Reverse Lunges With Kickback
How to: Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and weights by your sides. Lunge backwards, dropping your back knee until it’s slightly above the ground, weight in the front heel. As you stand back up, balance on your front leg and squeeze your glutes as you lift your leg behind you. Return to standing position and repeat on other side.
