Riser Workouts 1
Jump Lunges off Riser
|
Lunge jumps lunge off a riser (aerobics step) allows you to get a deeper lunge activates which activates the glutes more. Also because the glutes have to stop your downward momentum they are under a lot of stress because you are jumping from a height. The weight of the medicine ball makes the exercise even more effective.
|
Riser Burpees
|
This exercise will get your heart rate up. Basically you are doing a burpee but just incorporating in a riser. The height of the riser will increase your heart rate moreso than if you did these on the floor only.
|
Rotational Jump Squats off Riser
|
Here is a great cardio workout that will crush your legs too. These take concentration so that you don't miss the step as you become exhausted. You will be surprise I just how quickly become exhausted this exercise. If you really want to get glutes involved squat as low as you can throughout the exercise.
|
Db Duck Squats off Riser
|
This is a great exercise for your butt. Jumping down from the height combined with a low squat very effective for working the glutes. The dumbbells make this exercise are difficult and more effective. Until you become comfortable with his exercise don't use dumbbells. Make sure you push through the heel of your feet because this is what really gets the glutes involved in any squatting movement.
|
Bulgarian Split Squats: Glutes
|
The Bulgarian Split Squat is one of the best exercises for building a well developed butt. The further out you put your lead leg, the more that glute has to work during the lunge (a good thing). If you never done this exercise before it's okay to keep your lead leg a little closer until you develop the necessary balance to extended it out further. Focus on pushing through the heel of the lead foot and you will feel it right up into your glute muscle.
|