Push-ups

The classic push-up is one of the best ways to help you stay in shape. This strengthens your chest, shoulders, triceps, and of course your core.

Lunges

When performed correctly, with knee bent at a 90° angle, upper body upright, and a horizontally aligned pelvis, you can’t go wrong with this bodyweight exercise. This works your glutes, hamstrings, abdominal, and back muscles while improving your balance.

Crunches

The ordinary crunch is a great way to stay in shape over the holidays and truly define and strengthen those abdominal muscles.

Plank

Taking it a step further, the plank works to tighten the deeper core muscles. Set a time goal and really push yourself to reach it.

Hip Raises

Sounds easy, right? It is important to squeeze your glutes and raise your hips as close to a straight line as possible.

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Push-ups