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Partner 2:
Hold a handle in each hand and step forward in a split stance until there's no slack in the band. Your hands should be at chest height, palms facing each other. Press the handles forward one at a time, with a slight palm rotating inward, as you exhale. Return slowly, being careful not to go past your shoulders. Alternate arms each time, completing 20 presses on each arm.
Muscles used: Chest, shoulders.
20 repetitions x 5 sets
Exercise No. 3 Partner: Core Hold/Oblique Twist
Partner 1:
Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart, your knees slightly bent, your shoulders pulled back and square and your core muscles tight. Hold the handle with both hands, with your arms almost straight and at shoulder height. Hold that position and squeeze your core until your partner completes twist reps.
Partner 2:
Start with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart, your knees slightly bent, your shoulders pulled back and square and your core muscles tight. Hold the handle with both hands, with your arms almost straight and at shoulder height. Twist your body 90 degrees keeping your chin and thumbs in line with one another, squeezing your obliques through the entire range of motion.
Return 90 degrees to the center starting point as you inhale.
*Switch roles before changing sides. Each partner completes 15 twists on one side then turn around and repeat to complete twists on opposite side.
Muscles used: Core
15 repetitions x 5 sets