TRX Mountain Climbers This is an ab killer – if you thought ab wheel roll-outs were hard… There’s only 1 level here – build up to 30 seconds The hardest part of this exercise I reckon is getting your feet into the TRX handles! Best bet is to kneel down whilst putting your feet into […]
30 Second Eccentric Pull-up Something a bit different this month… a test of strength and willpower rather than balance There’s only 1 level here – build up to 30 seconds Start at the top of a pull-up position and slowly, but continuously, lower yourself down – the idea is to take 30 seconds to get […]
Stability Ball (SB) Sitting Balance Test your balance… Level 1: SB Sitting Balance with leg raised Sit on the stability ball with arms stretched out to the side. Then raise your left leg off the floor so it’s straight out in front of you. Level 2: SB Sitting Balance with arms crossed and eyes closed […]
Plank with feet on medicine ball Now you’ve mastered the plank have a go at this version with your feet up on a medicine ball… Level 1: Plank position with feet on medicine ball Put both of your feet on the medicine ball and hold plank position for 30 seconds. Level 2: Plank position with […]
Plank with medicine ball switch Now you’ve mastered the plank with hands on a medicine ball, have a crack at this… Level 1: Push up position with medicine ball hand switch Get in to position as if to do a push up – maintaining that position, put a medicine ball under one hand. Then roll […]
Plank with hands on medicine ball If you have a spare five mins in the gym give this a go… the idea is to test and improve your balance and core stability skills. You’ll need to be able to hold a full plank position (on your toes) on the floor for 30 seconds before trying […]
