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Home / Wellness / Fitness / 15 Backyard Exercises Perfect for Summer Abs

15 Backyard Exercises Perfect for Summer Abs

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If you’ve been working out indoors for the past few months, the summer months are here to give you a delightful reprieve. It’s time to get out into your backyard and reap the benefits of exercising in the fresh air. You don’t even need any specialized equipment to get a great workout! 

15 Backyard Exercises For The Summer

1. Wall Sit

  • Lean back against the wall with your torso, with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  • Then press back and slide down the wall until your thighs are parallel with the ground. 
  • Your knees should be above your ankles and bent at right angles. Keep your head, shoulders, and upper back against the wall and hold the position.

2. Side Steps

  • Stand next to a step, log, or flat rock, right side facing in.
  • Hold arms out to sides at shoulder height and bend elbows 90 degrees. Palms should face forward.
  • Step up to the chosen surface with the right foot.
  • Brace your core and draw your left knee to your right elbow to do a standing crunch. Focus on drawing the knee up rather than the elbow down. Return to starting position.

RELATED: Transitioning Your Workout From Outdoor To Indoor

3. Bench Incline Pushup

  • Stand facing a park bench and place your hands on the seat. Walk your feet out behind you until your legs are fully extended.
  • Bend your arms and lower chest toward the bench and do a push-up.
  • Repeat 10 -20 times. 

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4. Tightrope

  • Find a curb or fallen tree with a smooth surface that is at least six feet long.
  • Raise arms out to the sides and walk across the “tightrope” for at least six feet or until the end.
  • Turn on the balls of your feet and walk in the opposite direction.

5. Hanging Crunch

  • Hang from a sturdy and low tree branch, monkey bars, or any other elevated handhold, palms facing forward.
  • Keeping arms fully extended, exhale, bend your knees, and bring them towards your abs.
  • Inhale and return to starting position in one slow and controlled movement.

6. Rock Jumps

  • Place four to six small rocks in a zigzag pattern with about 1 ½  feet between each rock.
  • Keep your feet together and hop to the outside of each rock.
  • Turn around when you reach the end.

7. Sprints

  • Clear a space in your yard or use a basketball court.
  • Run as quickly as you can from one point to the other. 

8. Burpees

  • Stand directly in front of a bench or chair.
  • Place hands down. 
  • Step one foot back at a time in one big motion then follow with the other foot, now being a push-up/plank position switching the
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