Moving into a new apartment has its perks: new neighbors and surroundings, going to Target on a weekly (or daily-not judging) basis, decorating and personalizing your space, new pool, and of course-a free gym membership! But what do you do when the gym has 4 machines? How’s a girl(or guy) supposed to get a total body workout!?
Easy! It’s thinking outside the box-my new “gym” has the following machines:
- leg extension
- incline chest press
- lat. pulldown
- back extension
- adductor (inner thigh) squeeze (not a fan)
Now-here’s a total body superset workout: rememberBIG to SMALL and proper form & safety cues! (exercise at your own risk!)
- single leg extension–single leg standing hamstring curl (position pad so it’s touching your calf, foot flexed, curl heel to butt)
- chest press–wide grip bent over row (straddle the bench, grip handles w/ over/underhand grip)
- lat. pulldown–push-ups
- back extension–*treadmill plank (set the treadmill at a very slow speed, feet on the ground, hands on the belt & “walk” with your hands
*if you’re a newbie, work up to the treadmill plank-start with a stationary plank on the ground.
A total body workout with limited equipment is possible if you just put some thought into your workouts. Plan ahead, think outside the box, and get creative!
