40 MINUTE UPPER & CORE STRENGTH: WEIGHTS + ANKLE WEIGHTS
UPPER BODY WORKOUTS
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41m
This upper body and core focused strength class uses a light set of hand weights (1kg - 3kg), with the option to add wrist weights during the warm up and core sequence for an extra challenge.
We begin in a four point kneeling position with gentle tricep, upper back and deep core activation before progressing into a weighted kneeling series featuring frontal presses, tricep kickbacks, shoulder presses, around the world sweeps, bicep curls and offerings, creating a well rounded upper body burn while challenging postural strength and stability.
We then move into a gentle modified side plank sequence with a weighted thread-the-needle to strengthen the shoulder stabilisers, upper back and obliques before transitioning into focused core work. Expect controlled roll backs, russian twists, narrow overhead presses and a smooth supine sequence featuring chest lifts, single leg marches, leg extensions and light upper body integration.
As always, please listen to your body throughout the session and progress or regress movements depending on how you are feeling that day.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS
If you are pregnant, please consult your healthcare professional before participating in any exercise program.
If your pregnancy is considered “high risk” for any reason, or if you have certain health conditions that may create additional risks from exercise, you should not take classes within this program.
Please remember that each pregnancy is different, and every woman’s health and fitness level is unique, you should monitor your intensity level throughout each class, and adapt the exercises to fit your own comfort and fitness level.
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