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Energising Workout

Modification

Stand up by pushing your hips forward instead of jumping for a low-impact move.

1 SUMO SQUAT JUMP

TARGETS: Glutes, hamstrings, quads, adductors

DO: 30 to 45 secs

Stand with your feet wide, around 30cm beyond your shoulders on each side, with your toes pointing out at 45 degrees. Lower yourself into a sumo squat, as if you were about to sit on a chair, until your thighs are parallel

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