Feeling and looking great have little to do with a number on a scale. In fact, you can make your workouts do double duty: Your confidence will soar when you tone your body and train your mind in the power of positive thinking. Today, try this weight training exercise, which not only works your biceps muscles, it helps give you the confidence to reach for your highest life goals.
Confidence Workout
- What You Need: A set of 2- to 3-pound hand weights (for a greater challenge, increase to 5 pounds).
- How to Do It: Stand with legs 3 feet apart, toes rotated out, knees pointing over the toes. Hold a weight in each hand. Engage your core and buttock muscles. Bend your knees to a challenging (but not painful) degree, keeping your spine tall and your knees aligned with your second and third toes, as you raise your hands to your collarbone. Hold for three breaths, and return to starting position. Repeat 10 to 15 times.
- How Often: Do three sets, three times a week.
More moves to help you feel more powerful:
Strengthen with Weight Training
Question: What types of exercise make you feel most confident?
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