The Pamela Pumpkin Halloween Workout is trending on TikTok again this year But what is it and how do you participate? Unlike other viral TikTok workouts, this one won't actually get you fit, but if you're looking for a fun dance video to get you in the holiday spirit, Pamela Pumpkin has you covered (While you're on TikTok, why not follow Tom's Guide?)

Facebook video creator Laura Clery created the Pamela Pumpkin Halloween Workout in October 2017, and this year she reintroduced it to TikTok as The video appeared on the site, with users dancing to the "workout" In fact, even celebrities like Jesse James Decker and his family have donned fancy dress costumes to perform the family-friendly workout

This "workout" involves shaking off "Skittles, Reece's, and candy corn," squatting to "crush Satan and kick him in the groin," and side-stepping from side to side to avoid zombies It may not burn calories, but it's definitely a fun way to get the whole family moving this Halloween

Laura Clery, who was a full-time actress before she started making videos on Facebook, considered Pamela Pumpkin as one of her characters Clery also created Pamela Pumpkin's isolation workout, which went viral last year

The Pamela Pumpkin Halloween workout involves Pamela Pumpkin following "Satan" as he dances, waving his arms, flying brooms, squats and high kicks Thousands of fans have gotten inventive and filmed themselves doing the moves, and in fact, Clery has shared a video of himself doing so here

For those who actually want to work out before a candy-filled weekend, here are some suggestions for exercises loosely based on the Pamela Pumpkin Halloween Workout:

Whether or not they protect you from evil spirits, squats are glutes, hamstrings, and thighs Spread your feet shoulder-width apart and point your toes outward Bend your knees and extend your hips back to a squat position, then lower your hips until your lower back is slightly lower than your knees and push your feet back into the starting position This is one rep; aim for 3 sets of 10 reps

Pamela Pumpkin opts for high kicks in her Halloween workout, but instead, why not work your lower body and balance with a reverse lunge with knee-ups? To perform the lunge, first, in a neutral position, step one foot backward while keeping the hips square Slowly bend the front knee and lower the back knee toward the ground Press the front heel against the ground, engaging the glutes Slowly stand up and raise the bent front knee toward your chest, balancing on the back foot Slowly return feet to the ground and do the same on the other side Perform 3 sets of 10 repetitions on each side

Try to do the lunge while steering clear of the zombie The lateral lunge is a workout that targets the body's lateral stabilizing muscles and is ideal for those who play sports that move from side to side, such as tennis or soccer To perform the lateral lunge, first stand with your feet hip-width apart Straighten the left leg, bend the right knee, and take a step to the right while sinking the hip back Return to the starting position by pushing off the back of the foot This is one rep Do 10-15 reps on each side for 3 rounds

Instead of pushing off Satan, how about doing push-ups? To do push-ups, get on all fours and place your hands under your shoulders and knees under your hips Engage your core, keep your legs straight and your toes behind you Keep shoulders and hips in line Slowly lower your body to the floor and push yourself up to the starting position Allow your chest, torso, and hips to rise simultaneously Do not allow your spine to bow or your hips to line up with your shoulders If this is difficult, perform with knees on the ground 3 sets of 15 repetitions are recommended

Although not mentioned in the video, it sounds a bit spooky and is great for stabilizing the core muscles and working the spine and back muscles To do deadbugs, start with your back and shoulders flat and heavy on the floor Raise your arms straight up over your shoulders and place your legs in a table-top position with your knees directly above your hips Inhaling and exhaling, slowly lower and straighten the left leg and right arm until they are just above the floor Inhale and return the left leg and right arm to the original position Repeat for the other side and complete 1 rep 16-20 repetitions x 3 sets