This awesome no-equipment-needed workout works the upper and lower body simultaneously. It also increases balance, which is a plus for a lot of people, especially those who struggle with balance and such.
Get to it!
Muscles Used
Upper Body: shoulders (deltoids and trapezius), latissimus dorsi, and chest (slightly)
Core: rectus abdominis, internal and external obliques, erector spinae (mid and lower back)
Lower Body: quadriceps, tensor fasciae latae, glueus medius and maximus
Daily Use of Muscles
-standing/walking/running
-kicking, jumping, sitting
-lifting, pulling, reaching, catching
-coughing, breathing, laughing
-bending over, twisting
Things to Remember
-be sure to keep shoulder in line with elbow
-remember to keep body completely in line, especially by keeping your neck in neutral position in line with the spine
-make sure you keep your chest open
-when lifting your leg, keep your foot flexed by bring your toes in towards your shin, and rotate from the hip to point your toes downward; do not point your toe down using your ankle!
-try 2-3 sets, and 8-12 repetitions, with 30 seconds of rest in between
-breathe!
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