Kourt’s badass trainer, Donamatrix, is sharing the fitness routine they typically start the week with. It’s a full-body workout with dumbbells that will boost your energy and tone your entire figure. As we’ve mentioned, Kourt likes to break her session into quarters (it’s her favorite workout hack) as it helps keep her motivated throughout a tough routine. Learn the exercises for each quarter of the full-body set below.
The Routine: Kourt’s Full-Body Dumbbell Workout
*30 seconds each move, repeat the full sequence three times
What you’ll need: Set of dumbbells at your preferred weight
1st Quarter:
Move 1: 30-second Dumbbell Dead Lifts
How to: Start standing with your knees slightly bent and arms straight. Lower the weights to the floor and repeat for 30 seconds.
Move 2: 30-second Dumbbell Back Rows
How to: Start with your legs shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent and then lean forward and lower your arms with the weights. Bring your arms up to your chest and then back down, repeating this motion for 30 seconds.
2nd Quarter:
Move 1: 30-second Dumbbell Chest Presses
How to: Lie on your back (using either a workout bench or yoga mat) and place a dumbbell in each hand. Do chest raises with the weights for 30 seconds.
Move 2: 30-second Dumbbell Step Back Lunges
How to: With a dumbbell in each hand, perform lunges for 30 seconds, alternating each leg.
3rd Quarter:
Move 1: 30-second Dumbbell Squats
How to: Perform proper squats with a dumbbell in each hand for 30 seconds. Keep your core engaged and head looking straight forward.
Move 2: 30-second Dumbbell Biceps Curls
How to: Perform standard bicep curls with a dumbbell in each hand for 30 seconds.
4th Quarter:
Move 1: 30-second Dumbbell Close Grip Triceps Push-Ups
How to: Place your hands on each dumbbell while performing push-ups (you can lower your knees if you need to). Perform for 30 seconds.
Move 2: 30-second Single Dumbbell Crunches
How to: Use one dumbbell raised above your chest while you do standard crunches for 30 seconds.
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