By: AVA WOFFORD
Staff Writer
Exercising can be challenging for a newcomer. Whether you have never exercised or you are just rusty these specific exercises will help you get back in shape.
Wall Sits
First, start by putting your feet shoulder-width apart. From there cross your arms and lean your entire back against the wall. Proceed to squat, make sure your knees don’t go over your toes. Sit there for 1-2 minutes. Do this repeatedly. This works out the anterior side of the Thigh and is the most medial, or inner, of the quadriceps muscles
Bicycles
Lie on your back on the floor, feet flat, and knees bent. Lift one leg off the ground and extend it out. Lift the other leg and bend the knee towards your chest. As you do, twist your core so the opposite arm goes towards the knee that is raised. Switch sides and repeat. This works out the anterior side of the torso.
Side Leg Lifts
A side plank with hip abductions is an exercise in the side plank position with your upper body propped up on your elbow with your knees bent. From here raise your hips off the floor and repeat for whatever amount you are doing. This works out the lateral aspect of the upper buttocks.
Squats
Squats start by standing up, then crouching while tightening the core and having knees in a 90 degree position. Be sure your knees don’t come farther out than your toes. Keep everything stiff. Keep repeating this motion for as long as you feel necessary. This works out the posterior aspect of the hip joint.
Diamond Push-up
The diamond pushup begins in the pushup position. Your hands are in a diamond shape below your chest as you keep a straight back and continue down and up as a normal pushup. This exercise engages your triceps and chest as you push your body up. This works out the posterior side of the upper arm.
