Saturday, May 25, 2013

Jenny's At-Home Workout

We are giving you a sneak peak at Jenny's at-home kettlebell workout.
Ok , we are actually giving you Jenny's at-home kettlebell workout. :)
Get strong, get lean, sweat lots! 

You can do this workout two ways. 
1. Choose a heavier kettlebell (a dumbbell can also be used) and complete each exercise doing a set of 12 repetitions, rest and repeat 4 more times.
 2. Choose a moderate weight, set a clock for 20 minutes and complete each exercise for 12 repetitions. When you finish the last exercise go right back to beginning without resting. Keep going until the time is up and see how many rounds you can complete in 20 minutes.

Now for the exercises...

Bent Over Single Arm Dumbbell Row

 Lean forward with the knees slightly bent 
and keep a straight back, close to parallel to the 
ground.  Take one hand behind the back 
and the kettlebell in the other hand.
Keep the natural curve of the back and pull 
the weight until the upper arm is parallel 
to the ground and then return back to the 
starting position. Keep your abdominals 
engaged. Repeat on the opposite arm. 

Kettlebell Thruster 

 Stand with the feet shoulder distance apart and
 hold onto the sides of the kettlebell in front
of the chest.
 Bend the knees into a squat keeping the chest
lifted and the kettlebell close to the body.
 As you stand up press the kettlebell 
overhead to straighten the arms 
(this should happen simultaneously). 

Kettlebell Stiff Leg Deadlift

 Stand with the feet hip distance apart holding
onto the handle of the kettlebell. Keep the shoulders
back and your abdominals pulled in.
Hinge forward at the hips, maintaining a 
neutral spine, keeping the weight on your heels. 
Then return to your starting position squeezing 
the butt at the top. You should feel a stretch 
through the back of the legs (hamstrings)
when you hinge forward at the hips.

Give the workout a try and let us know your thoughts.
We are always here to listen. Love, Jenny and Adele

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