Thursday, August 22, 2013

Partner Workouts

We all know working out can be tough at times, motivation ceases, plateaus hit, goals reached.  What is one to do?  Well my suggestion is to invite a friend to workout with you.  Tips when looking for a friend to workout with; make sure you have similar fitness abilities, know if your going to talk in between exercises, and know what pace you want to workout at.


  Perform 2-3 sets and 10-15 reps- based on ability and time

  • Partner Band Rows
  • (above picture) Each partner holds onto a band as you row the handles to the sides of the chest.  You can also perform a squat as your rowing (seen above) 
  • Partner Plank & Speedy Feet One partner holds a plank as their partner is doing speedy feet to the outsides of the feet and in between your feet.  

  • High 5 Push-ups- Perform a push-up as your in the up position give your partner a high five alternate back and forth between hands to give a high 5. 
  • Partner Jacks & Wall Sit- One partner performs 100 jumping jacks as fast as they can the other partner is holding a wall sit, once the person is finished with their jumping jacks they switch roles. 
  • Squats with Medicine Ball Pass- Both partners perform a squat as you stand up pass med. ball to their partner, perform another squat as you stand pass back to original partner.  
  • Band Sprinting- A favorite by my bootcampers!! (a little sarcasm) You place a band around the hips of your partner, you hold onto the band or handles (handles can be dangerous b/c they will snap, Versa-loop bands work the best for this) you hold on as your partner sprints for 30 seconds than you switch.  Perform 3-5 times a piece.  
  • Partner Leg Throws- One partner is lying on ground the other is standing over the top of the partner, the partner on the ground holds onto the ankles of her partner.  The standing partner throws the legs down of the partner on the ground. 

Enjoy and have a great workout!  Leave a comment of what your favorite partner move is!  

As always you can check out more information at www.safiretraining.com 

In good health,
 Andrea 

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