The Only Two Moves You Need To Get An Incredible Workout

You don’t need a lot of time, expensive gym membership or advanced equipment, to have a good quality workout.

When you hear that you can get a killer total-body workout with only two exercises it’s natural to think (and dread) that some long HIIT workout plan with a lot of variations is somehow involved like doing unlimited reps of burpees. But in this article you will discover that there is such thing as a routine that improves strength and burn calories…sans burpees.

So if you’re looking for a quick and effective high-intensity workout, don’t overthink it. Here’s the two-move routine to try: 

The Moves:

Exercise 1: Push-Up Into A Cross-Body Mountain Climber

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Get into a push-up position and make your hands are slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Your body should form a straight line from the feet to your head.

Tighten your core and maintain the contraction the entire time. Bring one knee toward the opposite elbow. Return to the starting position to repeat on the other side.

Tip: Aim to lower your chest all the way down until it’s hovering just above the ground. If you need to drop to your knees to get that low, that’s OK!

Exercise 2: Deck Squat

Start standing with feet about hip width. Squat down until your momentum causes you to roll onto your back. Keep bringing your feet overhead until they touch the ground. 

Kick your feet back forward, placing them on the ground slightly wider than hip width. Stand-up using your momentum to aid you, without using your hands

The Workout: Inverse Ladders 

Round 1:

10 reps of exercise 1

2 reps of exercise 2

Round 2:

8 reps of exercise 1

4 reps of exercise 2

Round 3:

6 reps of exercise 1

6 reps of exercise 2

Round 4:

4 reps of exercise 1

8 reps of exercise 2

Round 5:

2 reps of exercise 1

10 reps of exercise 2

Ty not to rest between rounds. And if you’re keeping score, you’ll complete a total of 30 reps per exercise!