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Something I wanted to share with the challengers here.
Thursday June 04
Welcome to Losing It with Jillian Michaels, the program designed to help you shed pounds, increase energy, and finally get fit for life!
THURSDAY: THE FITNESS FACTOR
The Sumo Squat
Have you ever seen a sumo match? These wrestlers may look funny (and flabby), but they're actually powerhouses of strength and balance. In the beginning of a match, the two opponents face off while performing a special type of squat in slow motion. Lifting one leg while leaning to the side, the wrestler uses his full weight and power to strike the mat. After repeating this move with the other leg, the wrestler then sinks down into a deep, wide-legged squat.
You'll probably never have to intimidate a competitor in the ring, but doing this sumo-inspired exercise will strengthen your inner and outer thighs. Best of all, there's no loincloth required! Sumo Squat
JILLIAN'S TIP OF THE DAY Fancy Footwork
Did you know that you can target different parts of your quadriceps muscles by changing the position of your feet during squats? Toes angled slightly inward accent inner muscles, and toes angled slightly outward make the outer quads work harder. For sculpted thighs, use a different foot position for each squat exercise.
Something I wanted to share with the challengers here.
Thursday June 04
Welcome to Losing It with Jillian Michaels, the program designed to help you shed pounds, increase energy, and finally get fit for life!
THURSDAY: THE FITNESS FACTOR
The Sumo Squat
Have you ever seen a sumo match? These wrestlers may look funny (and flabby), but they're actually powerhouses of strength and balance. In the beginning of a match, the two opponents face off while performing a special type of squat in slow motion. Lifting one leg while leaning to the side, the wrestler uses his full weight and power to strike the mat. After repeating this move with the other leg, the wrestler then sinks down into a deep, wide-legged squat.
You'll probably never have to intimidate a competitor in the ring, but doing this sumo-inspired exercise will strengthen your inner and outer thighs. Best of all, there's no loincloth required! Sumo Squat
- Stand with your feet as wide apart as possible while pointing your toes outward.
- Lower your body until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
- Hold for a beat, exhale, then press back up to starting position. Repeat.
JILLIAN'S TIP OF THE DAY Fancy Footwork
Did you know that you can target different parts of your quadriceps muscles by changing the position of your feet during squats? Toes angled slightly inward accent inner muscles, and toes angled slightly outward make the outer quads work harder. For sculpted thighs, use a different foot position for each squat exercise.
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