Are you looking to switch up your workout routine and make it more fun and challenging at the same time? Partner training may just be the perfect solution for you! Not only will you have someone to motivate you and keep you accountable, but you’ll also be able to challenge each other to take your workouts to the next level. Here are some top functional training partner exercises that you should try:

1. Medicine Ball Toss 🏀

The medicine ball toss is a fun and explosive exercise that targets your core, shoulders, and arms. Stand facing your partner, and throw the medicine ball back-and-forth to each other. To make it more challenging, you can add squats or lunges before the toss to incorporate your lower body.

Two people throwing a medicine ball back and forth with big smiles on their faces

2. Sled Pushes and Pulls 🛷

Sled pushes and pulls are excellent exercises for building sprinting power, leg strength, and endurance. Load up a sled with some weight and take turns pushing or pulling it across a distance. You can also do it together at the same time, which can be a great bonding experience.

A person pushing a sled with a partner sitting on it

3. Squat Jumps with Resistance Bands 🏋️‍♀️

Squat jumps with resistance bands is a great exercise for targeting your glutes and legs while also providing an intense cardiovascular workout. To do it, wrap a resistance band around your waist and stand facing your partner. Squat down, jump up explosively and land softly. Your partner can help you by holding the band and providing resistance as you jump.

Two people wearing resistance bands around their waists while performing squat jumps

4. Plank High-Five 🤚

Plank high-five is a fun and engaging exercise that targets your abs, shoulders, and upper back. Start by facing each other in a plank position, then reach your opposite arm and high-five your partner’s hand. Keep alternating while maintaining a stable plank position.

Two people in a plank position high-fiving each other with big smiles on their faces

5. Partner Wheelbarrow Walks 🚶‍♂️

Partner wheelbarrow walks are an excellent exercise for improving your grip strength, core stability, and upper body strength. One person starts in a plank position while the other person grabs their legs and walks forward. Then, switch positions and repeat the movement.

A person walking on their hands while their partner holds onto their legs and walking behind them

6. Side Plank Pass 🏐

Side plank pass is another great core exercise that also targets the shoulders and arms. Start in a side plank position facing each other, then pass a ball back-and-forth using your free arm. You can use a basketball, volleyball or medicine ball, depending on your preference.

Two people performing a side plank while passing a ball back and forth

7. Sit-Up and Toss 🎯

Sit-up and toss is a fun and challenging exercise for your core and arms. Lie down on your back, and your partner stands at your feet holding a medicine ball. Perform a sit-up, and at the top of the movement, toss the ball to your partner. They catch the ball, then toss it back to you as you lower back down.

A person performing a sit-up while their partner stands at their feet holding a medicine ball

Partner training is an excellent way to switch up your workouts and keep them fun and engaging. Not only do you get a great physical workout, but you also get to spend quality time with someone you care about while challenging each other to reach your goals. Give these functional training partner exercises a try and see how much more exciting and rewarding your workouts can be! 💥

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