Weekly Wednesday Workout: Dumbbell Reach
Okay so this week’s Weekly Wednesday Workout is definitely not as um colorful as last week but it is almost just as fun. You see this requires your full attention and concentration!
I’ve never been the best at balance–I can dance and all of that but when it comes to quieting my brain enough to stay focused and stay on one leg…that is a bit of a challenge for me. What I love about this exercise is that I actually have a goal, pick up the dumb bell and put it back down, all the while balancing on one foot. This exercise is excellent for building up the core as well as working on that elusive balance (I suppose that is a whole ‘nother topic but I won’t go there, ha!). Â If you don’t have any dumb bells you can totally put anything (a water bottle, a kids toy, etc.) on the floor as a target object to pick up.
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I haven’t tried it but it looks good. I have a bit of a struggle with my balance as well. You found a heavy duty channel this week, this chick has cred!
Yeah I am totally LOVING this channel too, you will most likely see more stuff from there 😉
I have decent balance but I have never tried this! Actually I say I have decent balance but I bet if you were to make a video of me doing this, it would show me crashing to the floor!
haha you should try for sure then
Ok, I’ve tried this exercise before and WHOOO! I can do okay when I am balancing on my right leg but my left leg is another story. I like that move though.
exactly, whats up with the left leg?! I did it today and it was a mess. LOL
This one is totally going on my list – hopefully I can fit it in this week!!
I love to do moves like this that work the balance – I need all the help I can get!!!
Thanks for another great weekly Wednesday move!!
I saw what you did, I love it!
I think you are secretly getting me to exercise …….I see the conspiracy here.
LOL yes it was my mission the entire time 😉
Nice move! kinda resembles the 1-legged deadlift to work the hammies.
yes, exactly! I did those today.
My balance has actually improved a lot since I have been doing Yoga, which has plenty of one leg balance moves, but none of them require reaching for a dumb bell. I will definitely have to try this one.
Yes in yoga there are plenty one leggers, I am always wiggly with those too!
Am 100% sure I would crash face first into the floor! But it does look really cool!-Ashley
LOL Ashley, you are always 100% sure, we got to bring that one down a bit. LOL
Nice one! Guess what my students are going to be doing on Saturday? Crazy laugh. Rubbing hands together. Hahaha!
LOL I love that I get to indirectly torture your students!
HA! I have not tried this and I KNOW I’ll def end up on my face but I see you trying to get me working out again
LOL you should try at least once Candace!
My balance is awful, lol! I really want to work on my core strength, endurance, and I guess I should add…balance.
yes I did it today and was a bit of a mess. Practice makes perfect!
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Omg… tried to do that exercise today. Balancing on one foot is harder than I thought =))