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10-minute legs, bums and tums home workout - Exercise

Tone up, firm up and burn fat from your tummy, hips, thighs and bottom with this 10-minute legs, bums and tums (LBT) home workout.

This LBT exercise routine counts towards your recommended weekly activity target for strength.

Before you begin, warm up with a 6-minute warm-up. After your workout, cool down with a 5-minute stretch.

Squats: great for firm bums and thighs

Do 2 sets of 15 to 24 repetitions (reps).

Squats starting position
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands down by your sides, or stretched out in front for extra balance
Squats lowered position
Lower yourself by bending your knees until they're nearly at a right angle, with your thighs parallel to the floor

Tip: Keep your back straight and don't let your knees extend over your toes.

Lunges: great for firm bums and thighs

Do 1 set of 15 to 24 reps with each leg.

Lunge starting position
Stand in a split stance, with your right leg forward and left leg back
Lunge lowered position
Slowly bend the knees, lowering into a lunge until both legs are nearly at right angles. Keeping the weight on your heels, push back up to starting position

Tip: Keep your back straight and don't let your knees extend over your toes.

Calf raises: great for shapely legs and calves

Do 2 sets of 15 reps.

Calf raises front view
Place your hands on a wall or chair for stability. Stand straight, but avoid locking your knees
Calf raises side view
Slowly move onto your toes, lifting your heels off the ground, and then slowly lower your heels back down

Tip: For more of a challenge, do these calf raises away from the wall and with a weight in each hand, such as 2 water bottles.

Bridges: great for firm bums

Do 2 sets of 15 to 20 reps.

Bridge raised position
Lie on your back with your knees bent and heels close to your bottom. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart and flat on the floor. Raise your hips up to create a straight line from knees to shoulders. As you come up, tighten your abdominal and buttock muscles.

Tip: Don't let your knees point outwards.

Stomach crunches: great for strong abs

Do 2 sets of 15 to 24 reps.

Stomach crunches
Lie down on your back, knees bent and hands behind your ears. Keeping your lower back pressed into the floor, raise your shoulder blades no more than 3 inches off the floor and slowly lower down

Tip: Don't tuck your neck into your chest as you rise and don't use your hands to pull your neck up.

Obliques: great for toning love handles

Do 1 set of 12 to 24 reps on each side.

Oblique crunches
Lie down on your back with your knees bent and together, and feet off the floor. Place your right hand behind your right ear and extend the left arm out. Keeping your lower back pressed into the floor, lift your shoulder blades off the floor and curl your upper body diagonally across your chest towards your left knee and lower down

Back raises: great for good posture

Do 2 sets of 15 to 24 reps.

Back raises
Lie down on your chest and place your hands by your temples or extended out in front for more of a challenge. Keeping your legs together and feet on the ground, raise your shoulders off the floor no more than 3 inches and slowly lower down

Tip: Keep a long neck and look down as you perform the exercise.

Now cool down with this 5-minute stretch and cool-down routine.

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Page last reviewed: 28 September 2024
Next review due: 28 September 2024