Pickering FIT

🎶 On the 12th Day of Fitmas, Recreation Pickering gave to me... 🎄💪 Alternating Dumbbell Chest Press!

🔥 How to:
1️⃣ Lie on a flat bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward, and arms extended above your chest.
2️⃣ Lower one dumbbell in a controlled manner to your chest while keeping the other arm extended and stable.
3️⃣ Press the lowered dumbbell back to the starting position.
4️⃣ Alternate arms, lowering and pressing the other dumbbell, while maintaining a tight core and steady bench contact.

✨ Benefits:
✔️ Engages the core to stabilize the torso and prevent rotation during the alternating motion.
✔️ Identifies and corrects strength imbalances between the arms.
✔️ Builds upper body strength and coordination.

And as we wrap up the fun…
💙 We hope you enjoyed the 12 Days of Fitmas, and we wish you a wonderful holiday spent with your friends and family! 🎄✨

🎶 On the 11th Day of Fitmas, Recreation Pickering gave to me... 🎄💪 Stiff Leg Deadlift!

🔥 How to:
1️⃣ Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a barbell, dumbbells, or kettlebell in front of your thighs with an overhand grip.
2️⃣ Keep your back straight, shoulders back, and core engaged.
3️⃣ Hinge at your hips by pushing them backward while keeping your knees slightly bent and legs relatively straight.
4️⃣ Lower the weight along your legs until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings, or your torso is nearly parallel to the ground.
5️⃣ Squeeze your glutes to drive your hips forward and return to the starting position.

✨ Benefits:
✔️ Stretches and strengthens hamstrings
✔️ Encourages proper hip-hinge mechanics essential for functional movement
✔️ Builds lower body strength

Get ready to feel the burn and improve your form! 💥

🎶 On the 4th Day of Fitmas, Recreation Pickering gave to me... 🎄💪 Seesaw Press!

🔥 How to:
1️⃣ Hold a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height, with palms facing forward or slightly inward.
2️⃣ Press one dumbbell upward until your arm is fully extended.
3️⃣ As you lower that arm, press the other dumbbell upward in a continuous, alternating motion.
4️⃣ Keep your core tight and avoid leaning or arching your back.

✨ Benefits:
✔️ Engages core muscles for stability
✔️ Helps correct shoulder imbalances

Ready to press your way to stronger shoulders? 💪