Before you get into the strength circuit, we have our perfect form. Today’s exercise will make everyday life so much easier, combining strength and balance tall kneeling to standing will have you standing up with no hands in no time. As well as strengthening your stability, this functional movement with work your quads, hammies and glutes. In the spirit of strength training, we have added dumbbells to increase the tension on your muscles.

How to do tall kneeling to standing

Start in a tall kneeling position and lift a dumbbell above your head until your arm is straight - keep one arm out to your side for balance!
Looking straight ahead, lift one leg into a half-kneeling split squat.
Keeping your back and neck straight, power through your front foot to stand up tall.
Reverse the movement so that you return to the starting position, keeping the dumbbell above your head.
Repeat.

LIVE strength training class from SWTC no. 4