Looking for a cardio finisher?

This ‘leg matrix’ gets the job done in just 90 seconds of squatting, lunging, and jumping.

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By definition, a matrix is a rectangular array of elements.

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The 90-second cardio finisher to tack onto any workout

1.

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Squats

Start out your circuit with 24 reps of a classic, body weight squat.

Start standing with your feet a little wider than hips width distance apart.

Lower your butt toward the ground keeping your knees over the ankles and your back flat.

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Come back to standing and squeeze your glutes.

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Come back to center and switch sides.

Complete 12 reps on each leg.

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Bring your left arm forward and wing your right arm back.

Complete 12 reps on each leg.

Jump squats

Start back in your squat position with your weight in your heels.

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Land right back in a squat position.

Do 24 reps of this exercise.

To make the exercise easier, lessen the amount of reps within each set.

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