One of the biggest mistakes I see people make when starting to work out (or jumping back into exercises after taking a break), is that they want to go right into the 2.0 level stuff they see people doing on Instagram or at the gym.
They think that if it doesn’t look like it’ll kill you, how can it make you stronger? The truth is, though, that you need to learn how to plank before you burpee; otherwise, you can hurt yourself or cause imbalances in your body.
Start, instead, by building a solid foundation, and for my female clients, that means focusing on their hip area and core, which includes your abs and back.
These muscle groups combine to form the powerhouse of the female body, so any strength-building workout for women should target them both.
Focusing on the basics does NOT, however, mean you aren’t going to get in a stellar workout. Some of the best exercises for women are foundational movements that will sculpt, strengthen, and challenge your total body big time.
Master these exercises and you’ll be ready for power cleans and Turkish get-ups in no time!
Time: 15 minutes
Equipment: dumbbells
Best for total-body strength
Instructions: Do all sets/reps for each move before continuing to the next exercise. These are some of the best exercises for women, and as such, I’d recommend performing this total-body workout two to three times per week.
Also Read: The 5 Most Essential Fitness Tips For Women Who Have No Time
