Workout moves with a ViPR

A Vitality Performance and Reconditioning tube (ViPR) is great for toning your whole body. Four quick and easy moves to get your body working


Posted: 20 June 2012

Lunge and tilt
Lunge and tilt

Beginner - Lunge and Tilt

Works: quads, adductors (inner thigh), glutes and core

  • Stand upright, cupping one end of the ViPR with your left hand.
  • Let it fall with you as you lunge left.
  • Push off your left foot to return to standing, and then repeat on your right side.
  • Do 10 reps each side.
Side bend
Side bend

Beginner - Side bend

Works: obliques and core

  • Stand with your feet apart, hugging the ViPR across the top of your chest.
  • Under control, lean as deep as you can towards the left and in a continuous movement, move back to the middle and then over to your right, being careful not to twist forwards as you do so.
  • Do 10 reps each side.
Shoulder to shoulder press
Shoulder to shoulder press

Intermediate - Shoulder to shoulder press

Works: shoulders and core

  • Stand with the ViPR cupped in your hands, balanced on your right shoulder.
  • Press the ViPR up until your arms are straight above your head.
  • Lower the ViPR down to your left shoulder.
  • Repeat 12 to 16 times.
Burpee deadlift
Burpee deadlift

Advanced - Burpee deadlift

Works: quads, hamstrings, lower back and core

  • Stand holding the ViPR with straight arms in front of your thighs.
  • Squat down, placing it on the floor, then jump both feet backwards.
  • Jump your feet forwards, keeping your arms straight, then stand and lift the ViPR, easing your hips forward and pulling your shoulders back at the top of the movement.
  • Repeat 15 times.

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