Not every weight-loss exercise needs to move at a fast pace. According to Konforti, exercises that engage a lot of muscles at the same time get the sweat going, even if it doesn't look like you're going all out. Adding a row to the plank forces your whole body to work and stay tight, so there's no need to bounce around all out.
Konforti's form tip:
- Start in a push-up position, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
- Slowly pull your right hand up until the dumbbell touches your ribs. The key is to keep the rest of your body as still as possible by tightening your legs, core, and arms.
- Reverse the motion and lower the dumbbell back to starting position, then repeat with the opposite arm. Once you can stay balanced for a whole set, challenge yourself by lifting up your opposite leg as you row. So as you lift your right hand, lift your left leg off the ground.
- Complete this exercise for 45 seconds total.
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