5 Partner Workouts for You and Your Bestie

What better motivation to get that beach bod if not a workout buddy. As you know, teamwork makes the dream work so time to buddy up and gear up.

Studies have proven that working out with a partner increases your accountability, keeps your morale high, and gives you better results. Plus, it’s a great excuse to spend more time with your bestie.The next time you guys hit the gym, try out these routines.

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Stand facing your partner with your knees slightly bent, and your core tightened. With each person holding one side of the resistance band, hinge towards each other from the waist. Keep your elbows bent at a 90-degree angle and extend your arm, using your triceps to pull the band away from your partner and back. Work both arms at a time with two resistant bands, or one arm at a time with single bands.

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With one partner taking the plank position, feet slightly wider than hip width apart, the other takes on tuck jumps over the partner’s feet. Continue moving from left to right for 20 reps before switching positions.

Stand back to back with your partner. Start with one partner holding the medicine ball near their right hip. Swing the ball diagonally and pass it to your partner over your left shoulder. Pass You partner will take the ball and swing it diagonally to his left hip to pass it back to you. Make sure to twist your body from the waist up as you’re doing this, and to slightly bend your knees when you’re passing the ball low. You can repeat this process for 10 reps before switching directions.

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This routine begins with both partners lying face up with bent knees and soles touching the ground, like in a sit-up start position. Make sure both your ankles and your partner’s touch..Then, do simultaneous sit-ups while passing the ball with extended arms over the head.

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With partners facing each other, assume the plank position, with palms or elbows touching the mat. Simultaneously lift both your right hands to clap each other before returning the palm or elbow to the floor. Alternate between the left and right hand.

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