Let’s HIIT it!
Join me for a fast and effective HIIT workout! “HIIT” stands for high intensity interval training, and it’s one of my favorite ways to train because of how efficient it is.
In just 15 minutes, this strength-building, full body circuit will get your heart rate up and your muscles working. Get ready to #stopdropandbettyrock your way to a stronger version of you!
You’ll want some weights (or full water bottles), an elevated surface, and maybe a little extra padding for the kneeling moves – the most important thing though is to make the workout convenient for your set up.
Feel free to modify things your own way as needed. I’ll show you modifications and ways to increase the intensity as we go.
It’s you and me, Rockstar! Let’s go!
Full Body HIIT Strength in 15 minutes
Click to expand and see all workout move descriptions.Format: Perform three rounds for the prescribed amount of time. Rest as needed.
Move 1: Rotating Plank (0:30)
- From your plank, keep your core engaged and rotate to your right, stacking your right hand below your right shoulder. You can scissor or stack your feet.
- With control, rotate back to tall plank. Pause briefly, then rotate to the left.
- If you’re feeling pretty confident in this movement add in a push up in the middle for a little extra challenge.
- MOD: Drop your knees down and hold the plank in a kneeling position. Keep the bottom knee down as you rotate from side to side.
Move 2: Sumo Squat Thrust Press Jack (0:30)
- Start with your feet hip-width apart, engage your core then bend your knees to plant your hands below your shoulders.
- Jump or step your feet back to tall plank, feet out wide. Maintain a strong plank, no arched back, belly button in and up.
- Jack your feet in and out two times.
- Jump your feet back into the outside of your hands, then drive your arms up over your head into a shoulder press.
- Come back down and repeat for the prescribed time.
- Mod: Come down to your elevated box or surface
Move 3: Prisoner Squat (0:30)
- Start standing, with your hands holding your weights on your shoulders.
- Slowly lower down to one knee, then the other. Press your left foot into the ground, and stand back up. As you come up cross your opposite knee to elbow and repeat on the other side.
- Please be sure to have something soft beneath your knees like a towel, mat, or carpet.
Move 4: Skaters (0:30)
- This is an explosive cardio move to get your heart rate pumping!
- Start in a curtsy lunge position by stepping back with your right leg to just behind or slightly past your left leg.
- Jump laterally (sideways) to switch legs and continue until the time runs out.
- Mod: Take the hop out and do alternating reverse curtsy lunges.
Move 5: Tricep Dips (0:30)
- Come into reverse table top facing away from your box or raised surface, with your hands behind you on the box.
- Keep your chest open and your elbows parallel to each other as you lower down and press up.
- Keep your knees bent, and engage between your shoulder blades to help keep your chest open and keep pressure off your shoulders.
- Bonus Move: Alternate lifting your knee up to your chest as you come up from the dip position.
- Mod: Take a standing or kneeling position holding a water bottle or weight overhead. Lower and lift it toward your back, keeping your elbows in parallel to each other and your chest open. Don’t let your back arch.
Move 6: Reverse Burpees (0:30)
- Sit down and roll back and use your momentum to come forward, bring your feet in close to your glutes creating a strong base to support you as you stand and jump.
- MOD 1: When you’re learning this move, keep your hands down at your sides to support you on the jump to stand.
- MOD 2: If you start to get winded but want to finish that interval, take the jump out and roll back to stand or just roll back and sit back up. Either way you are getting a great core workout!
Thanks for joining me to #stopdropandbettyrock today, Rockstar! Leave me a comment to let me know where you’re working out!
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