Swing Set Workout



Demonstrated by Tom Nagy

No need for expensive suspension training equipment – simply use a swing at your local playground for a fun, effective full body suspension workout!

Each move is all core – all the time!

Decline Push Ups

  • Begin in push up position with your feet on the swing.
  • Perform a push up by lowering body down as far as possible, then pause and extend arms to raise body back to starting position.
  • Keep body in a straight line throughout the exercise.

Row

  • Stand with your feet hips distance apart facing the swing set, hold the swing with both hands.
  • Extend arms and lean back approximately 45-degrees.
  • Perform a row by pulling body toward the swing using back muscles, keeping elbows close to the body & pointed back, pinch shoulder blades together at the top of move.
  • Keep abdominals contracted and body in a straight line throughout the exercise.

Bi Curls

  • Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart facing the swing set, hold the swing with both hands.
  • Extend arms and lean back approximately 45-degrees.
  • Keeping your arms shoulder height and elbows forward, perform a biceps curl by pulling your body up.
  • Keep abdominals contracted and body in a straight line throughout the exercise.

Over Head Triceps

  • Stand with feet close together facing away from the swing set, hold swing with palms facing forward.
  • Extend arms and learn forward.
  • Perform an overhead triceps extension by bending your elbows until they reach at least 90 degrees.
  • Extend arms and return to starting position.
  • Keep abdominals contracted and body in a straight line throughout the exercise.

Squats

  • Stand facing swing set w/ feet shoulder distance apart, knees soft, toes pointed slightly out & abdominals tight and hold swing with both hands.
  • Look straight ahead & squat down as far as possible keeping knees over ankles.
  • Exhale & straighten legs to return to starting position.
WARNING: You must consult your physician before you begin this or any other exercise program

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