Thigh & Tricep Blaster

category: Lean Mommy, Pre / Postnatal Fitness
by Lisa Druxman,

Exercise From Farel Hruska, National Stroller Strides Fitness Director

Start by wrapping tube around your feet. Lay down onto the ground with both feet straight up from the hips. Hold onto the handles with the elbows against the ground at their sides. Begin with an abduction movement, out and in, strengthening the outer glutes (gluteus medius). After that movement has been mastered, add in some elbow extension by pressing the hands down toward the ground, targeting the triceps. Alternate these movements in various rhythms/tempos to achieve some great upper and lower body toning.

Reminders:

* Core should remain tight to support the spine
* Keep elbows glued to the ground.
* BREATHE
* Modifications

Feel free to continue with either the upper body or the lower body in isolation if combining the two is not an option for you.
To decrease intensity, drop the tubing altogether and perform without any resistance.

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