{"id":56190,"date":"2022-02-14T04:15:55","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T09:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=56190"},"modified":"2022-02-14T07:33:43","modified_gmt":"2022-02-14T12:33:43","slug":"partner-exercises-valentines-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/fitness\/partner-exercises-valentines-day\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Fun Heart-Pumping Partner Exercises for Valentine\u2019s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn-life.dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/09234317\/AMDU-8295_Daily_Burn_2x3_6.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-72814 size-large\" title=\"5 Heart-Pumping Partner Exercises for Valentine's Day\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-life.dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/09234317\/AMDU-8295_Daily_Burn_2x3_6-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-life.dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/09234317\/AMDU-8295_Daily_Burn_2x3_6-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/cdn-life.dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/09234317\/AMDU-8295_Daily_Burn_2x3_6-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/cdn-life.dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/09234317\/AMDU-8295_Daily_Burn_2x3_6-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn-life.dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/09234317\/AMDU-8295_Daily_Burn_2x3_6-620x930.png 620w, https:\/\/cdn-life.dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/09234317\/AMDU-8295_Daily_Burn_2x3_6-33x50.png 33w, https:\/\/cdn-life.dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/09234317\/AMDU-8295_Daily_Burn_2x3_6.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>On date night, trade chocolate and wine for a good old-fashioned <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/program\/sweat_sessions\">sweat party<\/a>. (OK, or just have save the treats for after!) These five partner exercises rely on teamwork to help you <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/program\/quick_hiits_challenge\">torch a few more calories<\/a> than you could on your own. So grab a partner (a significant other, friend, or family member, they all count!) and take 15 minutes to crush these <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/program\/20_minute_total_body_strength\">total-body moves<\/a>. After all, what better way to spend Valentine\u2019s Day than by showing your body some love \u2014 and encouraging your partner in crime to do the same. As they say, teamwork makes the dream work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/fitness\/inspiring-partner-workouts-instagram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">20 Partner Exercises from the Fittest Couples on Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>5 Partner Exercises for an Active Valentine\u2019s Day<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s time for some team bonding \u2014 and sweating. Do each of the five <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/db\/partner-exercises-ab-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">partner exercises<\/a> below for 30 seconds each. Then switch positions or sides (depending on the move) for another 30 seconds. Take a one-minute breather if you need it after one round, then repeat the entire <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/db\/circuit-training-workouts\/\">circuit<\/a> two more times. Don\u2019t forget to motivate your buddy through each move. It doesn\u2019t hurt to hug it out after, either!<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GMC1d2e6qW0?rel=0\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>1. High-Low Rotation<\/h3>\n<p>For this exercise, you and your partner need to have each other\u2019s backs through those highs and lows. Make sure to twist through your torso (not just your shoulders) and drop down into a <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/fitness\/squat-form-tips-how-low\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">low squat<\/a> when you reach the bottom of the hand off. Switch to the opposite high and low after 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/fitness\/how-to-improve-your-squat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7 Easy Ways to Improve Your Squat<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2. Wheelbarrow<\/h3>\n<p>You and your partner will take turns holding each other up for this squat and <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/db\/push-up-variations-jenna-wolfe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">push-up<\/a> combo. In both moves, keep those <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/fitness\/best-trx-abs-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">abs tight<\/a> and back straight. And when times get tough, cheer each other on so you both push through. After all, you\u2019re in this together!<\/p>\n<h3>3. Side Plank Twist<\/h3>\n<p>Nothing like double high fiving a loved one for a little pick-me-up! Communication is key during this move, so talk your partner through the timing as you can connect hands at the top and bottom of your <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/fitness\/ab-challenge-planks-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plank twist<\/a>. Remember to keep your hips up (body in a straight diagonal line from shoulders to ankles). Also, keep your lower half steady as you rotate through your midsection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/fitness\/how-to-do-a-plank\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3 Common Plank Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>4. Pistol Squat<\/h3>\n<p>Everyone needs a little extra support now and then \u2014 especially when you\u2019re thrown off <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/fitness\/balance-exercises-winter-sports-skiing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">balance<\/a>. So grab your partner\u2019s hands and keep them stable as you take turns tackling this one-legged squat. Think about engaging your <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/program\/Summer_Abs_Challenge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">abs<\/a> and pushing your hips back, as you continue gazing into your S.O.\u2019s eyes.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Plank Jump<\/h3>\n<p>Trust: the foundation of a good relationship and the key to avoiding a wipe out during this\u00a0exercise. One partner holds a steady forearm <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/db\/plyometric-planks-cardio-core-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plank<\/a>, without dropping or lifting the hips. (Pike them up and you\u2019ll make it harder for your partner to leap over you.) The other fit friend <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/fitness\/cardio-sports-drills-tone-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">jumps<\/a> laterally over the plank, with feet together, knees driving up toward the chest and exploding off those toes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Not a Daily Burn member? Sign up at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/\">dailyburn.com<\/a>\u00a0and start your free 30-day trial today.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p><em>Originally published on February 14, 2017. Updated on February 14, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Cover image by Daily Burn <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Valentine\u2019s Day, light your arms, abs and legs on fire \u2014 with a partner in crime. 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