DAY 9 - HIGH INTENSITY - CORE & UPPER BODY

*You always have the option to replace regular push-ups with Hand-Release or elevate your hands on a higher surface if that's more doable for you!

To revisit proper form:

Planks & Push-ups: Day 3

Tricep Dips: Day 5

Core exercises: Day 1 for avoiding neck pain & Day 6 for avoiding lower back pain.

Yes, the purpose of today's workout is to strengthen your arms & core, but I have another goal in mind too: chest & shoulder mobility! Mobility, simply put, is your body's ability to move comfortably, without discomfort or limitations.

When I program workouts, I always make an effort to sprinkle in movements that help to preserve or even improve our mobility [i.e. the Reach & Sweeps done between push-ups, the downward dogs, & even tricep dips are amazing for opening up our chest]! So, after you complete today's workout, while your body is warm & your neck & shoulders are loosened up, I highly recommend taking a couple minutes to stretch out your chest, neck & shoulders. You might be surprised to see how reducing physical tension in your body can help alleviate mental & emotional stress too.

Ok, let's do this squad!!!