Fit4less Personal Trainer Darren has supplied the first of our weekly fitness tips. Its always good to expand your knowledge and mix up your workouts. For further information or PT sessions contact Darren at darren@sith-academy or see him in the gym! KETTLEBELL SQUAT (beginner) Stand with your legs slightly wider than hip-width and keep the weight close to the body throughout Bend at the knees and slowly lower your butt to the floor (keep the weight in the heels) Aim to get your thighs at least parallel to the floor before pushing back up (this will depend on your flexibility) Keep your head facing forward throughout the move and push through the heels Take 2-3 seconds to come down and another 2-3 seconds to come back up SQUAT WITH PRESS (intermediate) As above but as you come to the top of the squat use the momentum to push the kettlebells above your head, as the weight comes down, allow the knees to bend and absorb the weight. Exhale as you press the weight up, inhale as you lower the weight into the squat OVERHEAD SQUAT (advanced) Keeping the weight overhead (shoulders opposite ears) squat the weight! This is an advanced exercise requiring a strong core, a weak core will shift the weight into the lower back – if in doubt, ask a personal trainer to watch your technique! Try to perform the exercises for 30 secs with 30 second rest periods to begin with – aiming to repeat 3-4x.
Posted on: Tue, 15 Apr 2014 12:46:35 +0000
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