None of us have tons of time, so we are always looking for ways to maximize the time we do have. And our workouts are no different. Today I am sharing 4 full body moves that are great to do if you’re looking for a quick workout that you can repeat each week. Remember consistency is key. That is how you can gage progress each week but how much weight your lifting and how many reps you’re doing.
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Ideally you would want to get in at least 1 leg workout a week, 1 chest and 1 back workout. This workout will cover legs, chest and back. These are moves are really great to work your entire body if you need something simple and don’t know where to start. There are so many workouts out there that I know it can get overwhelming. Keep reading for more!
Full Body Moves for Your Workout
Arnold press – Stand shoulder width apart with a dumbbell in each hand. You will hold the dumbbells in front of your shoulders at collarbone height with your palms facing you. As you press the dumbbells up, rotate your palms to face away from you until your arms are above your head with palms facing outwards. Reverse the movement back down to starting position. Repeat 3 sets of approximately 10 reps.
Dumbbell squat – stand upright with your feet shoulder width apart. Holding a dumbbell in each hand, squat down as low as you can to the floor with your chest remaining up. Return to standing position and repeat for 3 sets of approximately 10 reps.
Dumbell single leg RDL – Balance on your left leg while holding a dumbbell in your right hand. Keep your left knee slightly bent while leaning forward on the left hip. Return to standing position and repeat. You will do the same for the right leg while holding the weight in your right hand. Complete 3 sets of approximately 10 reps on each side.
Romanian deadlifts – stand upright with your feet shoulder width apart. Holding a dumbbell in each hand, hinge at the waist and lower your weights towards your shins. On exhale, drive your heels into the ground and stand back up to return to your beginning position. Repeat for 3 sets of approximately 10 reps.
Which of these full body moves is your favorite? I have really come to love RDLs, and they really work you booty too! = )
