Try the raised arm squat at home, after a run, or as an addition to any work out routine. Trigger and tone your shoulders, glutes, quads, and stabilizing muscles. You can start with no weight or use a dumbbell. Give it a try, you'll love it!
Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart, hold your arms straight out in front of your face while holding a dumbbell by the ends. Squeeze the ends together and inhale as you bend your knees and press your hips back. Lower down until your knees are bent at a 90 degree angle and your thighs are parallel to the floor. Pause, exhale, and push back up keeping your arms raised squeezing your butt as you stand.
Squat for 45 seconds, rest for one minute, and repeat 2 to 3 times.
Things to remember while completing the exercise
- Breathe
- Quality of movement vs. Quantity
- Listen to your body, and know your limits
- Exercise can be done with or with out weight
Happy Squatting!
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