8 Minute Morning Workout

I'm on my last full day in Alabama before heading back to Idaho tomorrow.

It's been a busy and exhausting few days. But, I'm finding the answers I need and hopefully will know exactly where (what specific lot and neighborhood) I'm moving to by end of business today.

Here's the quick session I did today:

3 rounds of:

10 single leg RDLs with hip drive (left and right legs; bodyweight only)

15 pushups

15 reverse crunches

That comes out to a total of 30 hinges on each leg, 45 pushups, and 45 reverse crunches. 

I'm telling you all — these short, bodyweight workout circuits first thing in the morning are a game changer. 

If you're totally inactive, or if this is your only training you'll do each day, it's mandatory for health, longevity, and preventive health (the prevention of future, avoidable health problems). Not to mention the positive effects short morning calisthenic workouts will have on your body composition long term. You do want to look good, healthy, strong, and attractive throughout your life, don't you? I'm guessing you do. Nobody enjoys  being disappointed by the reflection in the mirror.

For those that train traditionally with weights 3-5 days per week, these morning calisthenic workouts are less necessary, but I think you'd find them equally beneficial. It's a great way to get some blood flowing, boost your mood and productivity first thing in the morning with just a simple 5-15 minute wakeup-workout. 

Give this workout a go. Make regressions or progressions as needed. I'd recommend glute bridges for like 15-20 reps per set instead of single leg bodyweight RDLs for most people, but the latter is good stability training if you want to try it. Feel free to adjust reps or variations for the pushups and crunches. 

Do 3-5 rounds. It'll probably only take around 10 minutes, but don't race the clock. Maximize the quality and execution if each rep of each exercise each round! Slow, controlled, and deliberate reps are key. 

Now get outside and have a great Saturday!