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It's not uncommon for clients to get bored with their workout routine, especially if they've been doing the same exercises over and over again. As a trainer or coach, it's important to keep things fresh and exciting to keep your clients motivated and engaged. One way to do this is by incorporating combo exercises into their routine. Combo exercises are a combination of two or more movements done in sequence, which can add a new challenge to a client's workout.
This combo exercise is a great full-body workout. Begin in a standing position, drop down into a push-up position, do a push-up, jump back up to a standing position, and finish with a jump.
This combo exercise works the legs and shoulders. Hold a pair of dumbbells at shoulder level, perform a squat, and then press the weights overhead as you stand up.
This combo exercise targets the legs and biceps. Hold a pair of dumbbells at your sides, lunge forward with your left leg, and curl the weights towards your shoulders. Return to standing and repeat on the other side.
This combo exercise works the back and legs. Hold a pair of dumbbells at your sides, hinge forward at the hips, and lower the weights towards the ground. As you come back up, perform a row by pulling the weights towards your chest.
This combo exercise targets the core. Begin in a plank position, bring your right knee towards your chest, return to the plank position, and then repeat with your left knee.
This combo exercise is a great cardio workout. Begin by doing jumping jacks, then pick up a medicine ball and slam it on the ground.
This combo exercise targets the core and obliques. Begin in a plank position, bring your right knee towards your left elbow, return to the plank position, and then repeat with your left knee and right elbow.
This combo exercise works the legs and shoulders. Stand in front of a box or step, jump up onto the box, and perform a shoulder press with a pair of dumbbells.
This combo exercise targets the legs and glutes. Step up onto a bench or step with your left foot, and then lift your right leg behind you for a kickback. Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
This combo exercise works the legs and triceps. Hold a pair of dumbbells overhead, lunge to the side with your left leg, and perform a tricep extension. Return to standing and repeat on the other side.
This combo exercise works the legs and shoulders. Begin by holding a pair of dumbbells at your sides, perform a squat, and as you come up, raise the weights out to your sides at shoulder height.
This combo exercise targets the abs and legs. Begin by lying on your back with your hands behind your head, perform a bicycle crunch by bringing your right elbow towards your left knee while straightening your right leg. As you lower your leg back down, lift it up towards the ceiling, then repeat on the other side.
This combo exercise is a great full-body workout. Start in a push-up position, perform a plyometric push-up by exploding off the ground, then immediately jump both feet up towards your hands and finish with a tuck jump.
This combo exercise works the legs, shoulders, and back. Begin by holding a pair of dumbbells at your shoulders, perform a squat, and as you stand up, press the weights overhead. Lower the weights back down to your shoulders, then perform a renegade row by rowing one dumbbell up towards your chest while holding a plank with the other arm. Return to standing and repeat on the other side.
Incorporating combo exercises into a client's routine can add a new challenge and help prevent boredom. These are just a few examples, but the possibilities are endless. Be creative and have fun with it!
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About the Author:
Cory McKane
Cory is a huge fan of fitness - and an even bigger fan of helping you with your fitness. He's started on his journey with WeStrive back in 2015 and has been building it ever since.
