Hi friends! Hope you’re enjoying the day so far. We’re back into the week at full speed: dance classes, gymnastics, choir practice (still loving this so much!!), orthodontist (I can’t believe Liv is already at this age!), and I taught bootcamp. For dinner tonight we’re having this casserole – it’s an easy fave that I can make during the day.

For today’s post, I wanted to share a new workout! This one is using a sturdy chair, which is one of my favorite props for at home workouts. You can add in step-ups and lever changes, which can alter the intensity of a workout. (A decline push-up definitely makes things spicier than a regular ol’ push-up!)

Decline push-ups: Start with toes on the chair with hands wide and knuckles pressing into the floor. Keep your hips down as you perform your pushup, exhaling on the way up.

Plank with knee to elbow and extension: Make sure that your body is in one straight line from your head, all the way back through your toes. Press back through your heels, and no matter what, keep your hips in line with your spine. Tilt your chin away from your chest so your neck stays long, and take some nice deep breaths. Bring your right knee to your right elbow and extend it behind you. Lower down and repeat on the left side.

Hip raise: Start on your back with legs bent and feet on the chair (press into your heels and point your toes up). Squeeze your glutes to lift your hips, keeping your upper back pressing into the floor. Lower down towards the floor (don’t touch it!) and exhale to rise back up.