Positioning: 1. Begin by placing the dumbbells shoulder-width apart on the floor. 2. Get into a high plank position, with your hands gripping the dumbbells and your feet hip-width apart. 3. Your body should form a straight line from your head to your heels. Engage your core to maintain this alignment. 4. Ensure your shoulders are directly above your wrists.
Movement Instructions: 1. Dumbbell Push Up: - Lower your body toward the ground by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your body. - Aim to lower yourself until your chest is just above the ground. - Push through your palms to return to the starting plank position.
2. Renegade Row: - While in the high plank position, shift your weight to your right hand and lift the left dumbbell off the ground. - Keep your elbow close to your side as you row the dumbbell up towards your waist. - Lower the dumbbell back to the ground and repeat the movement on the other side, shifting your weight to your left hand and rowing the right dumbbell.
3. Repetition: - Perform one push-up followed by one rep of the renegade row on each side. - Continue this pattern for the desired number of repetitions (start with 5-10 reps per side if you are a beginner).
Tips: - Keep your hips steady throughout the movement to avoid rotating your torso. - Maintain a neutral spine; avoid sagging your hips or lifting them too high. - Focus on your breathing: inhale as you lower and exhale as you push up or row the dumbbell.