Videos

I’ve compiled a list of videos of the exercises I do frequently in my workouts, along with instructions on proper form. Use this as a resource if you don’t know what I’m referring to!

If you’re in a rush, this video playlist will show you all of the videos, but if you need further explanation, scroll down for detailed instructions.

squat jumps

To properly perform a squat jump:

  • Stand with feet shoulder width apart
  • Start to do a regular squat, but engage your core and jump up at the bottom of your squat
  • Land softly using control and without creating a lot of impact on your knees

squat to press

To properly perform a squat to press:

  • Stand with feet shoulder width apart
  • Squat down keeping your chest up until your legs are parallel with the ground
  • As you stand up, bring the dumbbells above your head and back down, performing a shoulder press

Plie Squat and Plie Squat Hops

To properly perform plie squat and squat hops:

  • Stand with feet wider than shoulder width apart, toes pointing out
  • Squat down keeping your core tight
  • As you stand up, squeeze your glutes
  • For the hop, add in a little hop as you come to stand, land softly

burpees

To properly perform a burpee:

  • Stand with feet shoulder width
  • Squat down and place your hands on the floor
  • Jump your feet back into a high plank
  • Jump back towards your feet and jump up explosively
  • If you want to make it more challenging, add in a push up

Skaters

To properly perform skaters:

  • Start in a small squat and jump to one side, bringing your opposite leg behind you
  • Try to touch the floor with the opposite arm
  • I demonstrate the modified version, tapping your back leg on the floor, but for an added challenge don’t let it touch

Deadlift

To properly perform a deadlift:

  • Stand with feet shoulder width apart
  • Hold dumbbells and bend at the waist, keeping your back straight and knees stationary until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings
  • Bring your torso back up, keeping core engaged and squeezing your glutes at the top

Upright row

To properly perform an upright row:

  • Start with the dumbbells resting on top of your thighs
  • Use your shoulders to lift the dumbbells up, leading with your elbows, and keeping the dumbbells close to your body
  • Pause at the top and return to starting position

Bent over row

To properly perform a bent over row:

  • Hold the dumbbells by your side, bending at the waist but keeping your back straight
  • Lift the dumbbells up, squeezing your shoulder blades together
  • Return to starting position

Abs: Mountain Climbers, Plank to Shoulder,Plank Taps, Bicycles, Reverse Crunches

To properly perform mountain climbers:

  • Start in a high plank
  • Bring your knees forward to your elbows, alternating at a fast pace

To properly perform plank to elbows:

  • Start in a high plank
  • Bring your left knee towards your left elbow and return to starting position
  • Repeat on the right side

To properly perform plank side toe touch:

  • Start in a plank, keeping the core engaged
  • Tap your left foot out to the side and bring back to center
  • Repeat on the right side

To properly perform bicycles:

  • Start on your back with your knees at a 90 degree angle and hands behind your head
  • Bring your left knee to your right elbow, crunching up, but be careful not to strain your neck
  • Repeat on the opposite side, bringing your right knee to your left elbow

To properly perform reverse crunches:

  • Start on your back with your knees at a 90 degree angle and hands behind your head or straight out to the sides on the floor
  • Use your abs to bring your legs up
  • Return to start and repeat