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Best Full Body Workouts With Bosu Balance Trainer To Get Lean And Burn Fat

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This workout incorporates the BOSU Balance Trainer, an innovative tool designed for enhancing balance and stability, into a series of comprehensive exercises.

It emphasizes movements that keep the heart rate elevated, facilitating calorie burn while promoting muscle preservation to support fat loss.

Specifically structured as a full-body regimen, this routine employs compound exercises to engage multiple muscle groups effectively.

Utilizing the capabilities of the BOSU device with either side up adds versatility and challenges to the exercises.

Designed to help you tone your physique and achieve a leaner appearance, this workout focuses on higher repetitions with adjustable weight tailored to individual needs and abilities.

It is an excellent choice for those seeking to combine strength, balance, and cardio aspects in their fitness journey.

The 15 Best Full Body Exercises with BOSU Balance Trainer to Get Lean and Burn Fat

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  • 1. Balance Trainer Mountain Climber

    Balance Trainer Mountain Climber demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    BOSU® Balance Trainer

    The Balance Trainer Mountain Climber is a challenging cardio and core workout that uses a BOSU balance trainer. It helps improve your balance, core strength, and endurance while getting your heart rate up.

    How to do it

    1. Place your hands on the BOSU balance trainer with the flat side facing up.
    2. Lift your body weight off the ground, balancing on your hands and toes.
    3. Quickly bring your left knee toward your chest while extending your right leg back.
    4. Switch legs by bringing your right knee to your chest and extending your left leg back.
    5. Repeat this movement for several reps.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
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    8reps
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    8reps
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    8reps
    4
    8reps
  • 2. Balance Trainer Push Up

    Balance Trainer Push Up demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    BOSU® Balance Trainer

    The Balance Trainer Push Up is a challenging version of the regular push-up that helps improve your stability. It uses an unstable surface, making the exercise harder and enhancing your overall strength in pushing movements.

    How to do it

    1. Place your hands on the outside edges of the Balance Trainer with the dome side facing up.
    2. Lift your knees to create a straight line from your heels to your shoulders.
    3. Bend your elbows to lower your chest towards the Balance Trainer, keeping your elbows close to your body.
    4. Push back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
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    7reps
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    7reps
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    7reps
    4
    7reps
  • 3. Balance Trainer Squat

    Balance Trainer Squat demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    BOSU® Balance Trainer

    The Balance Trainer Squat adds an unstable surface to the standard squat, helping to improve balance and coordination while targeting your thighs. This exercise challenges your muscles more than regular squats, leading to better results.

    How to do it

    1. Stand on the Balance Trainer with the flat side down.
    2. Place your feet shoulder-width apart and slightly turned out.
    3. Keep your heels pressed down and lower your body by pushing your hips back and keeping your chest up.
    4. Make sure your knees move outward as you squat down, maintaining a straight back.
    5. When your thighs are parallel to the ground, push back up to the starting position.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
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    8reps
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    8reps
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    8reps
    4
    8reps
  • 4. Balance Trainer Alternating Lunge Jumps

    Balance Trainer Alternating Lunge Jumps demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    BOSU® Balance Trainer

    The Balance Trainer Alternating Lunge Jumps is a challenging exercise that combines lunges with jumps using a balance trainer. This workout helps improve your leg strength, stability, and overall endurance, making it a great choice for both athletes and beginners alike.

    How to do it

    1. Stand behind the Balance Trainer and place one foot on the dome.
    2. Bend both knees to lower into a lunge.
    3. Jump up while switching your legs in the air.
    4. Land with the opposite foot on the dome and continue alternating legs.
    5. Keep your back straight and core tight during the exercise.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
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    7reps
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    7reps
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    7reps
    4
    7reps
  • 5. Balance Trainer Alternating Lunge

    Balance Trainer Alternating Lunge demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    BOSU® Balance Trainer

    The Balance Trainer Alternating Lunge is an exercise that strengthens your legs while improving balance and coordination. By using a BOSU balance trainer, it adds a fun challenge to regular lunges.

    How to do it

    1. Stand a little behind the Balance Trainer.
    2. Step forward and place one foot in the center of the dome.
    3. Lower your body into a lunge with both knees bent and your back heel lifted.
    4. Switch legs with each lunge, or do all lunges on one side before switching.
    5. Keep your back straight and engage your core during the exercise.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
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    7reps
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    7reps
    3
    7reps
    4
    7reps
  • 6. Balance Trainer Burpee

    Balance Trainer Burpee demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    BOSU® Balance Trainer

    The Balance Trainer Burpee is a challenging full-body workout using a BOSU balance trainer. This exercise improves your balance, core strength, and overall endurance, making it suitable for those looking to enhance their fitness.

    How to do it

    1. Hold the Balance Trainer in front of you with the platform side up.
    2. Squat down and place the dome of the Balance Trainer on the floor.
    3. Jump back into a plank position, then jump back to the squat.
    4. Stand up and lift the Balance Trainer overhead before lowering it back down.
    5. Keep your core tight throughout the movements.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
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    7reps
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    7reps
    3
    7reps
    4
    7reps
  • 7. Balance Trainer Burpee with Pushup

    Balance Trainer Burpee with Pushup demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    BOSU® Balance Trainer

    The Balance Trainer Burpee with Pushup is a challenging exercise that combines multiple movements to work many muscles. It uses a Balance Trainer for added instability and includes a pushup to engage the upper body more effectively.

    How to do it

    1. Stand with the Balance Trainer in front of you, dome side down.
    2. Squat and lower the dome to the ground.
    3. Jump back into a plank position and do one pushup.
    4. Jump back to a squat position and lift the Balance Trainer overhead.
    5. Return the Balance Trainer to the starting position, keeping your core tight.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
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    7reps
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    7reps
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    7reps
    4
    7reps
  • 8. Balance Trainer Curtsy Lunge

    Balance Trainer Curtsy Lunge demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    BOSU® Balance Trainer

    The Balance Trainer Curtsy Lunge is a great exercise for strengthening your legs and improving balance. It works your glutes, quads, and hamstrings by using a balance trainer to make the movement more challenging.

    How to do it

    1. Stand on the top of the Balance Trainer with your feet together.
    2. Step back diagonally into a curtsy lunge on one leg.
    3. Push back up to the starting position on the dome.
    4. Repeat for the desired number of reps, then switch to the other leg.
    5. Keep your posture upright and your core tight during the exercise.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
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    7reps
    2
    7reps
    3
    7reps
    4
    7reps
  • 9. Balance Trainer Knee Up Squats

    Balance Trainer Knee Up Squats demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    BOSU® Balance Trainer

    The Balance Trainer Knee Up Squats are a challenging squat variation that targets your quadriceps and engages your core. By using a Balance Trainer, you add instability, making the exercise more complex and effective for balance and strength.

    How to do it

    1. Stand beside the Balance Trainer and place one foot on the dome.
    2. Lower into a squat with the foot on the floor while keeping the other foot on the dome.
    3. Press up with the foot on the dome, lifting the opposite knee and twisting your body toward that knee.
    4. Do the same number of reps on each side, keeping your posture straight and your core tight throughout.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
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    7reps
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    7reps
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    7reps
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    7reps
  • 10. Balance Trainer Dome Push Ups

    Balance Trainer Dome Push Ups demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    BOSU® Balance Trainer

    The Balance Trainer Dome Push Up is an advanced push-up variation that works your chest, shoulders, and triceps while improving your stability. Using a Balance Trainer makes the exercise more challenging than regular push-ups, helping you build strength for other pushing movements.

    How to do it

    1. Stand behind the Balance Trainer and place your hands on the dome.
    2. Step back into a plank position with your feet hip-width apart.
    3. Lower your chest towards the top of the dome by bending your arms.
    4. Push back up to the straight arm plank position slowly.
    5. Keep your core tight and avoid arching your lower back throughout the exercise.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
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    8reps
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    8reps
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    8reps
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    8reps
  • 11. Balance Trainer Rear Lunge Kicks

    Balance Trainer Rear Lunge Kicks demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    BOSU® Balance Trainer

    Balance Trainer Rear Lunge Kicks are lunges done with a Balance Trainer to make them more challenging. They mainly work your quadriceps, glutes, and hamstrings. This exercise helps improve stability and strength.

    How to do it

    1. Stand upright with your feet hip-width apart on the Balance Trainer.
    2. Step back with one foot into a lunge position, bending both knees.
    3. Return to the starting position by pushing through your front heel and standing back up.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
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    7reps
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    7reps
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    7reps
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    7reps
  • 12. Balance Trainer Spiderman Push Up

    Balance Trainer Spiderman Push Up demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    BOSU® Balance Trainer

    The Balance Trainer Spiderman Push Up is a fun exercise that combines Push Ups and Mountain Climbers. It works your chest, triceps, and core while also improving stability using a Balance Trainer.

    How to do it

    1. Start in a plank position with the Balance Trainer platform side up.
    2. Lower your chest towards the dome, then push back up to plank.
    3. Bring your right knee towards your right shoulder, keeping it pointed outward.
    4. Repeat the push-up followed by bringing your left knee to your left shoulder.
    5. Keep your core engaged and avoid arching your lower back.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
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    7reps
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    7reps
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    7reps
    4
    7reps
  • 13. Balance Trainer Sumo Squat Jumps

    Balance Trainer Sumo Squat Jumps demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    BOSU® Balance Trainer

    The Balance Trainer Sumo Squat Jump is a fun way to strengthen your legs and improve your balance. It combines squats with jumps, giving you a great workout that builds muscle and boosts your heart rate.

    How to do it

    1. Stand behind the Balance Trainer with your feet wide apart.
    2. Lower into a squat by bending your hips, knees, and ankles, keeping your knees pointing outward.
    3. Jump up onto the dome of the Balance Trainer and hold the landing for a second.
    4. Jump back down to the floor, landing in the wide sumo squat position.
    5. Keep your posture straight and core tight throughout the exercise.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
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    8reps
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    8reps
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    8reps
    4
    8reps
  • 14. Balance Trainer TRX Squat Jumps

    Balance Trainer TRX Squat Jumps demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    BOSU® Balance Trainer
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    TRX

    The TRX Squat Jump on a BOSU Balance Trainer is a dynamic exercise that builds strength, balance, and endurance in your lower body and core. It combines jumping with balance work for a more challenging workout suited for advanced beginners.

    How to do it

    1. Stand with your feet on each side of the Balance Trainer, holding the TRX handles.
    2. Lean back slightly and lower into a squat with your knees bent outward.
    3. Jump up onto the dome while maintaining balance and land softly for one second.
    4. Jump back down to the floor into the squat position.
    5. Keep your back straight and core engaged during the exercise.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
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    8reps
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    8reps
    3
    8reps
    4
    8reps
  • 15. Balance Trainer Single Leg Hip Thrusters

    Balance Trainer Single Leg Hip Thrusters demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    BOSU® Balance Trainer

    The Balance Trainer Single Leg Hip Thrust is a challenging exercise that focuses on strengthening your hamstrings and glutes. By using a Balance Trainer and working one leg at a time, you can improve balance and address strength differences between your legs.

    How to do it

    1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet on the Balance Trainer dome.
    2. Lift one leg, keeping the knee straight and foot pointing up.
    3. Raise your hips into a bridge, hold for a moment, then lower back down.
    4. Complete the desired number of reps on one leg, then switch to the other leg.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
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    8reps
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    8reps
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    8reps
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    8reps

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