Workout of the day
Here’s a straightforward, powerful workout to challenge your upper body and balance. You’ll need a kettlebell or dumbbell and some determination.
The workout of the day consists of:
3 rounds for time:
- 5 Alternating kettlebell or dumbbell shoulder press (35 lb/15 kg)
- 10 Hand Release Push-Ups
- 8 Goblet Squats
Scaling
- For the shoulder press: Use lighter weights.
- For push-ups: Perform them on your knees.
- For goblet squats: Use a lighter weight or do air squats.
No equipment
- For the shoulder press: Use water bottles or a backpack filled with books.
- For push-ups: Same movement.
- For goblet squats: Use a heavy backpack or do air squats.
Warmup
Dynamic stretches: arm circles, leg swings Then 3 rounds of:
- 10 Air Squats
- 10 Push-Ups on knees
- 30-second plank hold
Cooldown
Cool down with 5 minutes of stretching:
- Shoulder stretch
- Triceps stretch
- Seated forward fold
- Quad stretch
