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These 10 functional fitness exercises will make daily movement easier

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Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and toes forward. Keep chest up and engage core. Bend hips and knees, keeping heels on the floor. 

Squat

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Stand tall with feet hip-width apart. Step right foot back, bending both knees into a lunge. Press through front heel to return. Repeat 10 times on the right, then switch sides.

Reverse Lunge

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Start in plank position with hands wider than shoulders. Bend elbows to lower body until chest almost touches the mat. Press down to straighten elbows, returning to start.

Pushup

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Begin on hands and knees. Line shoulders over wrists, tuck toes, and lift legs into plank. Engage core, keeping body in a straight line from head to heels.

Plank

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Stand with feet hip-width apart, hinge forward at waist. Hold weights, pull elbows toward sides, lifting weights to chest. Squeeze upper back, then lower weights. 

Bent Over Row

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Lie on back with knees bent, feet flat on the floor. Squeeze glutes to lift hips, forming a straight line from neck to knees. Lower back down and repeat 10 times.

Bridge

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Hold dumbbells by sides. Keep elbows close to body, curl weights toward shoulders. Avoid swinging arms. Slowly lower weights back down. 

Bicep Curl

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Stand with feet hip-width apart. Shift weight to left leg, hinge at waist, lifting right leg back. Keep hips square. 

Single Leg Deadlift

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Sit with knees bent, feet on floor. Rotate torso side to side, reaching hands toward floor on each side. For an advanced move, lift feet off mat. 

Russian Twist

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Hold dumbbells, arms in goal-post position. Press weights up, slightly in front of head, keeping vision on weights. 

Overhead Press