Valslide

Valslide reverse lunge is always a favorite but add a little reach forward and you will fire up the glutes even more!!The step is just there to have something to aim for. It could be anything. Sometimes I use my water bottle and then I have to get even lower.

Make sure your foot is in the middle of the Valslide. On the "s". I see so many people with it too far forward. Then it acts as a break, which is obviously not what you want.

I love the assisted Valslide reverse lunge! It allows you to practice going deeper/lower without the fear you will get stuck there.

Try this with a TRX or other strap, attached high. Put your foot in the middle of a Valslide and slide back into a reverse lunge, allowing the back knee to bend. Come up through the heel of the front foot. 10- 15 reps is good. Then switch legs.

Try this fantastic core exercise using your Valslides. Put a Valslide under each foot and get in a high plank with core tight. Make sure shoulders are over your wrists. Many people start in the wrong position which makes this challenging exercise even harder (and not in a good way).

Without lefting your hips drop, slide one leg out to the side as far as you can control. Bring it back and then slide the other leg out and back. Continue to alternate until you've completed about 8-10 reps per side. Stop if you hips start to sag. Keep your head inline with your spine.

Valligators are great for your core and also your shoulders. Start in a plank position with Valslides under your feet. Walk your hands forward while dragging your legs behind you. Don't let your hips sink. Go about 8-10 walks forward and then push backwards. Backwards is even harder!