How to Do a Plie Squat - Video Tutorial

The Plie' Squat is hands-down one of our favorite exercises for toning your backside, quads, hamstrings, abductors and adductors. That's why we include it in almost all of our She Sweats Workout Plans, in one way, shape or form! It's all-in-one squat! It doesn't hurt that this borrowed dancer move will get you that much closer to your ideal you.

Watch the video:

Simple Takeaway Points from the Video:

1 - Chest Up

2 - Flat Back

3 - Knees and Toes Turned Back

4 - Knees Pressed Back as You Squat Down

5 - Squeeze Glutes and Thighs as You Return to a Standing Position

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Glute Exercise - Donkey Kickbacks

Looking for a great glute exercise that doesn't require any equipment? Try Donkey Kickbacks! You can use your own bodyweight or add a weight for an even better burn! You will find these in our She Sweats workout plans and we wanted to provide a visual so you know to perform them correctly.

Donkey Kickbacks or Glute Kickbacks

1. Kneel on the ground on all fours like you see above.

2. Lift your leg up until it is at a 90 degree angle. If you are preforming these weighted your calf will be bent in order to hold the weight but if you are doing these using only your bodyweight try to keep your calf perpendicular.

3. Slowly lower your leg back to the starting position.

4. You can either finish all prescribed repetitions on the same leg or alternate legs.

He and She Tip:

Really think about the muscle that you are working. Squeeze your glutes and stay in control of the movement the entire time.

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6 Simple Ways to Add Cardio Bursts During Strength Training

Looking to take your strength training to the next level? We are always trying innovative ways to sneak cardio in while we are weight training and today we are going to share a few of our favorite (and simple) ways to add cardio bursts during strength training.

The video below will explain it all, but try to keep these cardio bursts to 30 seconds to 1 minute after you perform your set (or sets) of an exercise. Be sure to begin lifting again only after you feel like you are rested and can begin to lift at the same capacity as when you started. 

This video includes:

• Ski Jumps
• Skaters
• Jump Rope
• Jumping Jacks
• Plie Squat Jumps
• Regular Squat Jumps

Do you have a favorite way to infuse cardio bursts into your strength training workout? Is it not listed? Tell us what it is and we might make a video of the suggestions to share with other readers!