No equipment—not even shoes—is required for this workout:
, tells SELF of the inspiration for this circuit. “I didn’t want to put on a jacket, I didn’t want to put on shoes,” and thus the sock-centric workout was born.
When you perform the traditional versions of these five exercises, which all involve picking your feet up off the floor during certain portions of the movements , you give your muscles a micro break every time your limb is lifted. You’ll complete the following circuit three times through with no break in between the moves. Then, rest about 1 to 2 minutes in between each circuit. For this rest, you can either relax completely, or jump rope for active recovery, says Oprea. Allot about 15 minutes for the total workout.Start standing with your feet shoulder-width apart. Put your hands on your hips, clasp them in front of you , or put them behind your head. If using a glider , place it under your left foot.
To make these lunges more challenging, hold a dumbbell in each hand, says Oprea. To make the move easier, hold onto the back of a chair with the hand of the forward leg or place it against the wall for extra stability. You can also stand all the way up in between each rep to reduce the tension on your legs.Start standing with your feet shoulder-width apart. Again, put your hands on your hips, clasp them in front of you , or put them behind your head.