9 Partner Exercises For A Full Body Workout With Your Fiancé
Engage in a fun and effective full-body workout routine with your fiancé using these nine unique partner exercises, as shared by an experienced personal trainer and gym owner, Steve Hoyles.
One of the ways to make exercise fun is to get your partner involved. Whilst some people see exercise as a chore, you can make it a fun couple activity if you get your significant other involved, too!
In this list of exercises, there are plenty of exercises you probably havenât done before. Theyâre designed to be challenging, but effective – you still want results from your exercise!
Here are 9 partner exercises for a full body workout with your fiancé!
1. Prowler Relays
These are very challenging, but theyâre super effective. You don’t have to learn any special technique and you donât need much in the way of fancy equipment. All you need is a prowler, some space, a willing partner and plenty of effort!
Prowler relays are fantastic for training your legs and butt. They also improve your cardio fitness and burn a lot of calories! Be prepared to work hard here!
Body parts trained:
- Legs
- Butt
- Cardiovascular system
2. Partner Med Ball Sit Up
When you think of partner exercises, this might be the kind of thing that springs to mind. Itâs a great ab exercise, and one that can be a lot of fun. You just have to make sure you get your timing in sync – if you donât, this can be a disaster!
Thereâs a âGoldilocks effectâ with these – you need to use a ball thatâs suitable for both of you. Not too light for the stronger partner, not too heavy for the weaker partner. Experiment to find which one works.
Body parts trained:
- Abs
3. Partner Push Ups With Low 5
This is where things get a little more challenging. Itâs an exercise that takes the standard push up and makes it significantly tougher. We introduce a shoulder stability element to it, a balance element and a core strength element.
To get this right youâll need to be capable of good push ups, so work on these first if you need to. Once youâre capable of 10 good push ups, youâre on your way. Communicate throughout the movement to get your timing right.
Body parts trained:
- Chest
- Shoulders
- Abs
- Triceps
4. Piggy Back Squat
Want to have fun AND build leg strength at the same time?! Iâve got you covered! A piggy back squat is a really simple and fun way to build leg strength. Thereâs not much you need to worry about in terms of technique – you just have to make sure youâre safely jumping on and off your partner.
Of course if your partner is far too heavy for you, you can go with bodyweight squats. If youâre after a mid-way point (heavier than bodyweight squats, but not carrying their whole weight), then keep reading. Iâve got a perfect exercise for you later on!
Body parts trained:
- Legs
- Core
5. Partner Leg Lifts
This exercise is very challenging, but very effective. Itâs a way to train your abs in what we call an âeccentricâ fashion. This means they work hard as they lengthen, rather than shorten. Donât be surprised if after your first try of these, your abs are pretty sore!
Itâs a simple exercise. Just make sure that the âpushingâ partner doesnât throw your feet down too hard. The idea is to provide a challenge, but not make you feel like your abs are screaming at you! Push hard enough, and no harder!
Body parts trained:
- Abs
6. Partner Rows
This is a test of many things – your back strength, your arm strength, your partnerâs arm and length strength⊠And your trust in each other! Itâs a fun and interesting way to train a âpullâ movement pattern, so it is a very effective upper body exercise.
Make sure youâre both in position and well balanced before trying this. If the person standing up is bent too far forward, theyâre going to be pulled over. Be careful, engage your core and work smoothly and keep good control of the movement.
Body parts trained:
- Abs
- Back
- Biceps
- Legs
7. Partner Assisted Pull Ups
Many people write off pull ups as an exercise, because they are hard to do – especially if youâre a fitness beginner. One of the benefits of training with your fiance though is that extra helping hand! They can literally help you upâŠ
This makes a tough exercise much easier. Itâs also a way to introduce you to pull ups, in a way you can manage. Over time youâll get stronger and stronger at them, and eventually youâll be able to do them unassisted.
Body parts trained:
- Back
- Biceps
8. Wheelbarrow push-up with squat
Earlier in the article I mentioned a half-way house between bodyweight squats and piggy back squats⊠this is it! With this exercise you both train at the same time. One trains push ups, whilst the other trains their back and legs.
You need to get yourselves in sync with this one, but when you do itâs a great exercise. Itâs challenging for the person doing the push ups, and the person standing gets a leg and back workout in too. Itâs win-win!
Body parts trained:
- Chest
- Shoulders
- Abs
- Triceps
- Legs (standing person)
- Lower back (standing person)
9. Partner Band Assisted Nordic Curls
For this exercise, youâll need resistance bands. They allow you to add resistance to the exercise, without any large or heavy gym equipment. Itâs not an easy exercise, but itâs a super effective one.
Work together on this one and youâll build a lot of hamstring strength. This will translate into better leg and back health, injury resistance and improved athleticism. Itâs a great exercise to do as a pair.
Body parts trained:
- Hamstrings
- Glutes
Donât Forget The CardioâŠ
Whilst these are excellent partner exercises for a full body workout with your fiance, theyâre all strength based movements. What about cardio?
You can combine this partner workout routine with the occasional recreational jogging session. Just keep in mind that while running is a great cardio exercise, you need to consider its full pros-and-cons spectrum before deciding on whether to include it in your fitness routine.
Partner Exercises For A Full Body Workout With Your Fiancé: Final Thoughts
The period between saying âyesâ and your wedding day is one of the most enjoyable, intense periods of your life. From getting in shape, to selecting the friends and family you want to invite, and getting the right help planning your wedding perfectly – the challenges are there, and you need to be in top shape to deal with them.
Exercise is a great thing to do with your fiance. Itâs a time when you can be together, getting healthier without the distraction of your phones, the TV, or any outside influence.
Whether itâs hitting the gym, a class, or heading outside to run or cycle, training together is a great bonding experience for any couple. Itâs the most positive habit to get into. If you want plenty more exercise ideas, check out these workouts.
Good luck!
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