30 minute lower-body tabata workout

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*all movements are explained at the bottom of the page

the warm-up ::

2 rounds

  • arm circles :: 45 seconds

    • round 1 :: forward

    • round 2 :: backward

  • leg swings :: 45 seconds each leg

  • jumping jacks :: 45 seconds

  • bodyweight squats :: 45 seconds

the workout ::

4 rounds :: 45 seconds on, 15 seconds of rest

  • narrow-stance banded squats :: just above the knee

  • banded lateral walks :: just above the knee

  • banded glute bridges :: just above the knee

  • donkey kicks :: just above the knee

    • alternate right and left by round

  • fire hydrants :: just above the knee

    • alternate right and left by round

the finisher ::

  • 30 squat jumps

  • 30 split squat jumps

the cool down ::

  • lean over and reach for your toes —hold it + stretch

  • legs in a V, lean to the left — hold it + stretch

  • legs in a V, lean to the right — hold it + stretch

  • pigeon stretch

  • figure four stretch

  • deep belly breathing :: 1 minute

the form ::

narrow-stance banded squats ::

  • stand with feet hip-width or narrower apart

  • place the band just above your knees

  • slow and in control, pulse your knees in and out

banded lateral band walks ::

  • place the resistance band around your ankles.

  • get into a half-squat position.

  • take small steps to the side, maintaining tension on the band.

banded glute bridges ::

  • lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor.

  • place the resistance band just above your knees.

  • lift your hips off the ground into a bridge position, squeezing your glutes at the top.

donkey kicks ::

  • place a resistance band around your legs just above your knees.

  • get on all fours on a mat with your hands directly under your shoulders and your knees under your hips.

  • engage your core to stabilize your body.

  • keeping your knee bent at a 90-degree angle, slowly lift one leg up behind you until your thigh is parallel to the ground and your foot is facing the ceiling.

  • squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement.

  • slowly lower your leg back down to the starting position.

fire hydrants ::

  • place a resistance band around your legs just above your knees.

  • get on all fours on a mat with your hands directly under your shoulders and your knees under your hips.

  • engage your core to stabilize your body.

  • keeping your knee bent at a 90-degree angle, lift one leg out to the side until your thigh is parallel to the ground.

  • keep your knee bent throughout the movement.

  • slowly lower your leg back down to the starting position.