Couch Potato Calisthenics

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Couch Potato Calisthenics

It's college bowl season, try this workout during commercials!

It's college bowl season, and if you're going to be sitting around watching games for hours on end, you might as well make use of the time in front of the tube. Personal trainer Rod Johnson (sealoffitness.com) demonstrates some simple moves that can help you make the most of your couch experience.SEATED LEG EXTENSIONS Sit upright with hands by your side with feet on the floor. Place a single soda can or bottle of water between feet.

SEATED LEG EXTENSIONS Rise legs off couch, extending legs to front. Perform 15-20 repetitions, 1-3 sets. Tip: Keep chest up and abdominals tight.

INCLINED PUSH UP Face couch with knees to floor. Hands should be shoulder-width apart on couch frame or cushion.

INCLINED PUSH UP Lift knees off floor onto toes, bend arms as you lower chest to couch. Hold. Repeat. Perform 10-15 repetitions, 1-3 sets. Tip: Keep abdominals tight and back straight. Avoid dropping hips during movement.

SEATED REVERSE FLY Sit on edge of couch and hold a couple of soda cans or bags of chips. Let your arms hang down below your thighs.

SEATED REVERSE FLY Leaning over your thighs, raise your arms out wide, lifting your arms just below the shoulder joints. Hold. Repeat. Perform 10-25 repetitions, 1-3 sets. Tip: Keep elbows back to work triceps.

SINGLE ARM SHOULDER PRESS Lift sodas straight over head. Hold. Repeat. Perform 10-15 repetitions, 1-3 sets. Tip: Do not lock elbows.

SINGLE ARM SHOULDER PRESS Sit upright on couch with feet firmly on floor. Hold pack of soda at chest with hands and elbows at sides.

TRICEP DIP Sit on edge of couch with hands to side. Move feet away from couch in order to lift your glutes off edge of couch.

TRICEP DIP Lower glutes forward towards floor. Hold. Repeat. Perform 15-20 repetitions, 1-3 sets. Tip: Stay perpendicular to floor with back straight. Don't force hips forward.

KNEE RAISES Sit with your feet raised up a couple of inches off the floor. Place hands at your side. Then place a bottle of soda between your feet for resistance.

KNEE RAISES Lift knees toward chest, then hold for about two seconds before lowering legs. Perform 10-15 repetitions, 1-3 sets. Tip: Avoid rocking backward; keep emphasis on abdominals.

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It's college bowl season, and if you're going to be sitting around watching games for hours on end, you might as well make use of the time in front of the tube. Personal trainer Rod Johnson (sealoffitness.com) demonstrates some simple moves that can help you make the most of your couch experience.SEATED LEG EXTENSIONS Sit upright with hands by your side with feet on the floor. Place a single soda can or bottle of water between feet.

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