Pillows are great for exercising while you are surfing Netflix for a weekend flick. Here are some quick pillow workout routines.
The Pillow Press
Hold the pillow in front of your chest with your elbows bent. Raise the pillow above your head and slowly lower it back down. Repeat the exercise 30 times for 3 sets.
Pillow Squats
Hold the pillow behind your head. Hold your feet apart so they are aligned with your shoulders. Keep your head straight. Bend your knees and go down like you are attempting to sit on a chair. Come back up like you going to stand up from the chair, thrust your hips forward and squeeze your glutes. Do 30 times for 2 sets.
Pillow High Knees
Hold the pillow flat in front of your chest. Stand straight and look forward. Bring one knee up to the pillow and then slowly lower it back down. Bring the other knee up to touch the pillow and back to slowly lower the pillow back down. Do 30 times for 1 set.
Pillow Strikes
Stand straight while holding the pillow. Bring the pillow up and out to your right side. Swing the pillow to the left (imaging you are swinging a baseball bat) Do both sides. Do 30 times for 2 sets.
Pillow Lunges
Keep your upper body straight, hold the pillow to your chest. Keep your head and chin up & look straight ahead) stare at something ahead and don’t take your eyes off of it to help your dynamic balance. Step forward with one leg and push the pillow out in front of you. Lower your back knee toward the floor but do not touch the floor. Your front knee and ankle should be in a straight line. Keep your weight in your heels when you do this exercise and as you push back up to your starting position and bring the pillow back to your chest. Alternate each leg to be the front leg. Do 30 times for 2 sets.
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-S