Need some motivation? Grab a friend and swap your next solo gym session for these partner, bodyweight exercises that can be done [ almost ] anywhere. Working out with a friend not only adds accountability, but can increase motivation and push your workout to the next level.
Complete each exercise for 1 minute and repeat for 3 rounds.
Leg Throw Down + Reverse Crunch
- Partner A lies on their back with their head at partner B’s feet
- Partner A grabs onto partner B’s ankles and lifts their legs toward their head, keeping their legs straight
- Partner A lifts their hips off the ground engaging lower abdomen muscles
- After partner A’s hips return to the starting position, partner B throws down their legs
- Partner A resists and slowly lower legs without letting them touch the ground
Straight Arm Plank + High Five
- Both partners get in high plank position facing each other about two feet apart
- Hands and feet should be shoulder width apart
- Keeping shoulders and hips squared, raise one hand in front of your body and reach across to high five your partner
- Alternate high fives
Forearm Plank + Lateral Hop
- Partner A holds a forearm plank w their feet close together
- Partner B jumps over their ankles (the higher you jump, the more of a challenge)
- Switch!
Sit-Up + High Five
- Both partners start in sit-up position with knees bent and feet flat
- Perform sit-up and high five your partner at the top
- Repeat!
Wheelbarrow Push-Up + Squat
- Parter A gets in high plank position (make sure your arms are straight and your core is tight)
- Partner B lifts partner A’s ankles
- Parter A lowers into a push-up leading with their chest while partner B squats (keeping their weight in their heels and their knees behind their toes)
Wheelbarrow Walk
- Partner A gets in high plank position and partner B grabs partner A’s ankles
- Partner A walks forward squeezing their abs and glutes
- Switch!
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