Toning Workout for Women

15 Minute Workout: Lift More, Lose More

Build lean muscle and burn extra fat with this strength-training strategy
By The Editors of Women's Health womenshealth

Deadlift to High Pull

  1. Hold dumbbells in front of you, palms facing your thighs, and stand with your feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent.
  2. Keeping your back slightly arched and your core engaged, hinge forward at the hips and slowly lower your torso until it's almost parallel to the floor.
  3. Pause, then squeeze your glutes and push your hips forward to return to standing, pulling the dumbbells up to your chest by bending your elbows out to the sides and raising your forearms. Return to the starting position.
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Tip Maintain the natural arch in your lower back by keeping your head forward and sticking your butt out as you lower the weights.

This Move Works:

Glutes, Hamstrings, Shoulders, Upper Back


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