30-Day Step-Up Challenge

We love challenges! And we love step-ups! I'm pretty sure that step-ups are my favorite exercise, so I wanted to make sure you develop a strong love for step-ups too with this 30-Day Step-Up Challenge! ;-)

Remember, these challenge are not meant to be your ONLY workout. These should be done in conjunction with your workout (which is hopefully one of our workout plans)!

Step-ups are literally just like they sound - you step up! Use something sturdy: a bench, chair, or step and step up and back down. When the challenge indicates a knee lift step up with one foot and lift the opposite knee towards your chest and then return to the starting position. When it indicates a rear leg extension step up with one leg and extend the opposite leg out behind you, really squeezing your glutes.

The number of reps listed is per leg. For example, on day one you will do 5 step-ups on your left leg and 5 step-ups on your right leg. You can either complete all reps on one leg before switching or you can alternate. Depending on your fitness level you can perform these weighted or without weights.

Always listen to your body and remember that these can be split up throughout the day. I actually perform step-ups as "cardio bursts" in between sets on my non-leg days (using a high bench and moving quickly). I do weighted step-ups on leg days (using our She Sweats workout plans).

Trust me, your booty will thank you once it's all over.

30 Day Push-Up Challenge

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After posting about our top fitness articles (2 of the top 5 were challenges!) I realized that we haven't posted a challenge lately! I've been so focused on our FREE Healthy Living Challenge that I forgot about the challenge I usually post for the first of the month! So, in case you have been sitting back and waiting on one, here it is! Let's do a 30 Day Push-Up Challenge! Yes, you can also do this if you are doing one of our workout plans!

You can also join us on Instagram (heandsheeatclean) and tag us #heandsheeatclean so we can see you get to work on this challenge!

This challenge was designed to be something that you do in addition to your normal workout (which is hopefully one of our workout plans!). We have 4, 6, and 12 week workout plans for all fitness levels!

If this is too easy you can always double the number of push-ups or add in incline/decline push-ups. If regular push-ups are too hard, start out on your knees or even use a wall! This is a challenge for all fitness levels and you will be so proud of yourself after 30 days!

Tag us on Instagram and use the hashtag #heandsheeatclean so we can follow along!

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Shoulder Exercise - Y, T & I

Looking for a new shoulder exercise to add to your routine? Try this challenging Y, T & I exercise. You will see this in most of our exercise plans on shoulder day. Get ready to lower your weight substantially for this one!

Y, T & I

1. Choose light dumbbells (do NOT use heavy weights for this) - trust us, it will still be challenging!
2. Prop yourself up on an incline bench (as seen in the photos below) or lie facedown on a flat bench.
3. Grasping the dumbbells, lift both arms toward your head forming the letter "Y".

4. Next, bring your arms out to your sides to form the letter "T".

5. Lastly, bring your arms above your head with your elbows at your ears to form the letter "I".

6. Repeat for the listed number of reps.

Tips:

• As mentioned, choose a light weight for this exercise.
• Use slow and controlled motions.

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