Get your body into super shape with 6 fab moves
Wonder Woman, Catwoman, Black Widow. Three super ladies with some super serious bods. These girls are more than just pretty faces, though — they can take on any bad guy that crosses their path.
Being a superhero isn’t an easy job. You need to be ready to fly (sometimes quite literally) into action at the drop of a hat. Then, of course, there’s the weapons mastery, the fighting, the spandex.
But just because we can’t all actually become a member of The Avengers doesn’t mean we can’t at least look like one. We’ve rounded up some super moves that are sure to get you into super shape! After all, Comic Con is just around the corner, and if that’s not an excuse to dress up like our fave superheroine, we don’t know what is.
Superman/Banana
Anyone who’s tried the popular at-home workout system P90X should be familiar with this pose (and Tony Horton’s sometimes crazy back and forth speed). Start on your stomach with your arms and legs stretched out and shoulder width apart, six inches off the floor (like Superman). Hold for five seconds, then roll over onto your back, keeping your arms and legs lifted. Hold for another five seconds, then roll back onto your stomach and repeat for a minute. It works your back, abs, and butt, so you can bet you’ll have a body like Wonder Woman in no time!
Jumping Kick
Get into butt-kicking shape with this easy move! Stand with your feet hips width apart and your fists in front of your chest (remember, even superheroes need to block!). Jump a few feet to your right and land knees bent, with your left leg crossed behind your right. Return to standing, and kick your left leg in front of you, then tap your left foot. Repeat the move on your left side (landing with your right leg crossed behind your left) before kicking your right foot in front. Continue going back and forth for 20 reps, and before you know it, you’ll be ready to take on any villain!
Spider-Man Pullups
Want to know how Spidey stays in such super shape? All you need is a pullup bar and your own body weight! Position your hands slightly wider than shoulder width apart. Starting with the right side, pull yourself up toward your right hand while simultaneously lifting your right leg. Lower down and repeat the movement on the left side. Continue on each side for 10 reps. Your arms, back, abs, and legs will all feel the burn, but your teeny bikini will be thanking you come summer!
Up, Up, and Away
Looking for super sexy, superhero arms? Grab two 5-pound dumbbells (no, not your old boyfriends), and get into pushup position. Starting on the right side, pull your right arm up to your ribs, dumbbell in hand, in a rowing motion. Rotate your body so that your right side opens to face the wall and your hips are stacked. Extend your right arm up so that your palm faces forward. Lower into pushup position and repeat the move on your left side. Continue going back and forth for five complete reps.
Thor’s Hammer
Speaking of a super sexy superhero, this move will make you look downright god(dess)-like! Grab a 5-pound dumbbell with both hands, and stand with your feet wider than hips width apart. Starting on the right side, drop into a deep sideways lunge, then straighten and twist your body to the left, lifting the dumbbell up over your head. Repeat the move for 30 seconds on the right side before switching to the left. The workout should last a minute, but if you’re feeling extra super, go ahead and repeat for another set!
Hulk Squats
You can’t expect to kick some super villain butt without some super strong legs! Start by standing with your feet hips width apart (or a little farther, depending on what’s comfortable), and your weight on your heels. Bend your knees into a squat, leaning forward slightly so that your knees stay over your ankles. Touch your fingers to the ground, then explode into a jump, reaching for the ceiling. When you land, lower your body back into squat position. Repeat for one minute.
Being a superhero isn’t an easy job. You need to be ready to fly (sometimes quite literally) into action at the drop of a hat. Then, of course, there’s the weapons mastery, the fighting, the spandex.
But just because we can’t all actually become a member of The Avengers doesn’t mean we can’t at least look like one. We’ve rounded up some super moves that are sure to get you into super shape! After all, Comic Con is just around the corner, and if that’s not an excuse to dress up like our fave superheroine, we don’t know what is.
Superman/Banana
Anyone who’s tried the popular at-home workout system P90X should be familiar with this pose (and Tony Horton’s sometimes crazy back and forth speed). Start on your stomach with your arms and legs stretched out and shoulder width apart, six inches off the floor (like Superman). Hold for five seconds, then roll over onto your back, keeping your arms and legs lifted. Hold for another five seconds, then roll back onto your stomach and repeat for a minute. It works your back, abs, and butt, so you can bet you’ll have a body like Wonder Woman in no time!
Jumping Kick
Get into butt-kicking shape with this easy move! Stand with your feet hips width apart and your fists in front of your chest (remember, even superheroes need to block!). Jump a few feet to your right and land knees bent, with your left leg crossed behind your right. Return to standing, and kick your left leg in front of you, then tap your left foot. Repeat the move on your left side (landing with your right leg crossed behind your left) before kicking your right foot in front. Continue going back and forth for 20 reps, and before you know it, you’ll be ready to take on any villain!
Spider-Man Pullups
Want to know how Spidey stays in such super shape? All you need is a pullup bar and your own body weight! Position your hands slightly wider than shoulder width apart. Starting with the right side, pull yourself up toward your right hand while simultaneously lifting your right leg. Lower down and repeat the movement on the left side. Continue on each side for 10 reps. Your arms, back, abs, and legs will all feel the burn, but your teeny bikini will be thanking you come summer!
Up, Up, and Away
Looking for super sexy, superhero arms? Grab two 5-pound dumbbells (no, not your old boyfriends), and get into pushup position. Starting on the right side, pull your right arm up to your ribs, dumbbell in hand, in a rowing motion. Rotate your body so that your right side opens to face the wall and your hips are stacked. Extend your right arm up so that your palm faces forward. Lower into pushup position and repeat the move on your left side. Continue going back and forth for five complete reps.
Thor’s Hammer
Speaking of a super sexy superhero, this move will make you look downright god(dess)-like! Grab a 5-pound dumbbell with both hands, and stand with your feet wider than hips width apart. Starting on the right side, drop into a deep sideways lunge, then straighten and twist your body to the left, lifting the dumbbell up over your head. Repeat the move for 30 seconds on the right side before switching to the left. The workout should last a minute, but if you’re feeling extra super, go ahead and repeat for another set!
Hulk Squats
You can’t expect to kick some super villain butt without some super strong legs! Start by standing with your feet hips width apart (or a little farther, depending on what’s comfortable), and your weight on your heels. Bend your knees into a squat, leaning forward slightly so that your knees stay over your ankles. Touch your fingers to the ground, then explode into a jump, reaching for the ceiling. When you land, lower your body back into squat position. Repeat for one minute.
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