An added twist

I like combining exercises to get the most work in the shortest time. So I added a twist to one of my favorites, the squat thrust. I was combining the squat thrust , push-up and overhead press [or clean]. I’ve added one more move to it the “T-push-up”. I’m not sure if that is its exact name but I’ll go into the details. CAUTION: Do without kettlebells or dumbells [not rounded] at 1st! Get into push-up position, do a push-up. When you get back to the up position rotate your body onto one arm with the other arm straight out your body should be forming a “T”, then rotate back into the starting position.
Now here is the flow, squat down, thrust your legs back into a push-up do “T push-up” [either do both sides now or one side continue then do other side on next rep – your choice] Thrust back into the lower squat position, [if you are not using KB’s or DB’s for the “T” have them here so you can grab them]com up into either a press or a clean again up to you!
The “T push-up’ can de-egotizing [I think I just made a word up!!!!] but do it slow and with little or no weight at first. Remember safety first.

Dog Days of Summer

Well its hot here!!! I tried something new this past month to break up the monotony during the hot weather. I made up 4 full body workouts [actually took 4 that I’ve used in the past] labeled them a,b,c,&d and each time I worked out I used a different one. I really like this and will be doing it from now on. I suggest you give it a try. If you’d like a sample work-out series email me and I’ll gladly send one.
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