The Ultimate Strength Training Program For Weight Loss

Strength training for weight loss
Strength training for weight loss

Exercise #2

Commando Plank

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Instructions:

Step 1: Get down on all your fours with your knees and palms on the floor. Push your legs back to get to the high plank position. Your arms will be extended under your shoulders and your body will form a straight line from your head to your heels.

Step 2: Now, bend your right elbow and place your right forearm on the floor. Repeat the same motion for your left hand such that you get in the plank position.

Step 3. Extend your right hand again to straighten your elbows and place your palm on the floor. Do the same for your left side to get to the initial position. This makes 1 rep.

Do 2 sets of 10 reps each.

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Exercise #3

Burpees

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Instructions:

Step 1: Stand with your feet hip width apart and keep your arms by your side.

Step 2: Lower down by bending your knees and go until your thighs are parallel to the floor.

Step 3: Bend further down to place your palms next to your feet such that your legs are between your arms.

Step 4: Push your legs back to get to the high plank position, with your arms extended under your shoulders and your body aligned in a straight line.

Step 5: Bend your elbows to do a push up and quickly pull your legs forward to place them between your arms.

Step 6: Push through your feet and straighten your legs to jump as high as you can with your arms extended over your head.

Step 7: Land on your toes and get down to the squat position. Repeat.

Do this exercise for 2 minutes, with a 30-seconds break in the middle.

Also, read 6 Intense Burpee Workouts You Should Do For Maximum Impact

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