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Lunges
A lower body exercise targeting the quads, glutes, and hamstrings. Used in circuits for muscle toning and balance improvement.
Plank
A core stabilization exercise focused on maintaining a static position for a period of time. Used to build endurance in the core muscles.
Crunches
An abdominal exercise aimed at strengthening the rectus abdominis muscles. Often incorporated into circuits for core strengthening.
Box Jumps
A plyometric exercise involving jumping onto and off a box to improve power and leg strength. Used in circuits to enhance explosive power.
Push-Ups
A bodyweight exercise targeting the chest, shoulders, and triceps. Commonly incorporated to build upper body strength in a circuit.
Mountain Climbers
A cardio exercise focusing on core strength and agility by mimicking a climbing motion. Often used for core conditioning in a circuit.
Burpees
A full-body exercise that combines a squat, push-up, and jump for a high-intensity workout. Typically used to elevate heart rate in a circuit.
Jump Squats
A plyometric exercise that focuses on lower body strength and explosiveness. Often used as a cardio exercise in a circuit.
Bicycle Crunches
A dynamic core exercise that simulates a cycling motion to target the obliques and abdominal muscles. Effective for core circuit segments.
Tuck Jumps
A plyometric exercise where the knees are brought to the chest during a jump. Incorporated into circuits for improving power and agility.
Deadlifts
A weightlifting exercise targeting the lower back, glutes, and hamstrings. Included in strength-focused circuits for lower body power.
Pull-Ups
An upper body, compound exercise targeting the back, shoulders, and biceps. Utilized in circuits for developing upper body pulling strength.
Wall Sit
An isometric exercise for lower body endurance by holding a seated position against a wall. Inserted into circuits for muscular endurance.
Battle Ropes
A cardio and upper body exercise involving the use of heavy ropes to create waves. Used in circuits for building cardiovascular endurance and arm strength.
Tricep Dips
An upper body exercise that works the triceps by lifting and lowering the body on parallel bars or a bench. Fits in circuits aiming at arm strength.
Kettlebell Swings
A dynamic exercise focused on hip hinge movement and posterior chain muscles. Commonly used as a high-intensity workout in circuits.
Russian Twists
A core exercise focusing on rotational strength by twisting the torso with or without weight. Common in circuits for core stability and strength.
Step-Ups
An exercise consisting of stepping onto a box or bench; targets the leg muscles, particularly the quads and glutes. Great for lower body circuits and endurance.
Skipping
A cardiovascular exercise performed with a jump rope to improve coordination and stamina. Often included as a warm-up or high-intensity interval in circuits.
High Knees
A cardio exercise increasing the heart rate by running in place with an exaggerated knee lift. Integrated in circuits for a cardiovascular challenge.
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