Washing dishes
Reps30 times
Calories burned21 kcal
LevelBeginner
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Washing dishes provides a workout for your back. After holidays or guest visits, this activity is especially beneficial. By washing a pile of dishes for an hour, you can comfort yourself knowing that you’ll burn over 130 kcal.
How to perform the exercise
30 times
21 kcal
Control your movement and do not rush.
01
Start position
Stand at the sink with the back straight.
02
Posture
Do not slouch or bend low over the water.
03
Movement
Wash the dishes with active hand movements.
04
Relief
Put one foot on a low support to relieve the back.
05
Breaks
Take pauses and stretch your lower back.
06
Finish
Stretch after washing.
Variants
Beginner
Wash the dishes in small batches with breaks.
Middle
Work standing 30–60 minutes, changing position.
Professional
Increase the volume and activity of movement.
Which muscles are working
The main load falls on the lats, shoulders, lower back and forearms.
Benefits of the exercise
Simply
Combines cleaning with calorie burn.
Strength
Loads the arms and back.
Balance
Supports torso tone.
Contraindications
Acute back pain from long standing.
Long static posture.
Bending with a rounded back.
Recommendations
Activity
Wash dishes 30–60 minutes with breaks.
Posture
Keep the back straight and stretch.
