Exercise Of The Month

Lunge, Punch and Press

Step 1: Lunge forward Step 2: Stand, Press the weight up Step 3: Reset
Step 1: Lunge forward

Step 1

Hold a weight in your right hand

Step 2

Step forward into a lunge position with your left foot and punch the weight towards the ground

Step 3

Step back to your starting position and press the weight above your head making sure you can see the weight above you.

Repeat

Repeat on the same leg for 12-15reps for 1-2 sets, then do the same with your right leg and left arm.

Be sure to engage your abdominals throughout the movement and make sure you can always see your toes of the front foot as you drop into the lunge.

Options for weights:

  • weighted yoga ball
  • dumbbell
  • can of soup
  • water bottle filled with water

 

Previous Exercises

2011

September - Squat Run

August - Mountain Climbers

July - Forward Lunge plus Side Squat

June - The Bicycle