(Then try this30-minute, no-equipment circuittomorrow to mix things up!)
If needed, rest 30 to 60 seconds between circuits.
Circuit 1: Basic Squat
A.Stand with feet hips-width apart, holding dumbbells by sides.
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C.Return to starting position and repeat.
Do 15 reps.
Circuit 1: Reverse Lunge
A.Stand with feet together, holding dumbbells by sides.
C.Return to starting position, and immediately repeat with opposite leg.
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B.Lower into a push-up, keeping abs tight to avoid letting hips sag.
C.Return to starting position; repeat.
B.Hinge forward from hips about 45 degrees, keeping spine naturally straight and abs tight.
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C.Bend elbows, pulling arms back in line with shoulders, squeezing shoulder blades back and together.
D.Lower arms and repeat, maintaining forward bend the entire time.
C.Return to starting position and immediately repeat on the left side.
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C.Return to starting position and immediately repeat on opposite side.
That’s one rep.
Do 15 reps per side.
B.Press back up into full plank position and immediately reach one arm up by ear, palm facing inward.
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C.Lower arm to return to starting position.
C.Bend elbows toward ceiling, pulling arms in tight by sides, squeezing shoulder blades back and together.
D.Slowly lower arms and repeat.
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B.Lower into a deep squat position, tracking knees over toes.
C.Press back up and return left foot and hand to starting position.
D.Repeat, this time stepping right foot and hand out to the right side.
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C.Bend left elbow and pull arm back behind body.
D.Quickly switch sides, allowing torso to rotate as arms change.
B.Do a squat with right leg, reaching dumbbells to the floor.
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C.Return to starting position.
Do all reps on right leg, then repeat on left.
Full-body circuit workout tip:Make this harder by placing back foot on a bench or high step.
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C.Reach dumbbells all the way down to the floor on either side of right foot.
D.Push off right foot and return to starting position, then immediately repeat on opposite leg.
C.Return to starting position to complete one rep.
D.Repeat, this time lifting right knee into right shoulder.
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B.Brace abs in tight and raise left elbow straight toward ceiling, pulling dumbbell up by side of torso.
C.Slowly lower (avoid slamming the weight down on the ground) to starting position.
D. Repeat on opposite side.
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That’s one rep. (Don’t forget tocool down after this full-body circuit workout!)
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