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toggle expand-collapse   17-Feb-2010
toggle expand-collapse   Abs twist and plank
toggle expand-collapse   Russian Twist (30 seconds)
Watch your form.
Do: BEST reps with BEST pounds in 30 seconds
toggle expand-collapse   Russian Twist
Sit on the floor holding a weight plate in front of your chest. (You can alternatively use a dumbbell, medicine ball, book, or other object.) Keep your feet together and raise them about six inches off the floor. Rotate your body to the left and extend your arms to touch the plate flat to the floor next to your hip, then immediately lift it, twist, and touch the plate to the floor on the other side. That's one rep. Continue touching the weight on alternating sides, keeping your feet elevated (try to keep your knees straight) throughout the exercise.
toggle expand-collapse   Plank (30 seconds)
Use good form.
Do: for 30 seconds
toggle expand-collapse   Plank
Lie face-down with your elbows in line with your shoulders and bent at a 90-degree angle. You hands can be palm-down or fists. Raise yourself up till you are resting on your toes, elbows, forearms, and hands. Keep your back flat and your abs tight; don't let your butt stick up. Hold the position.
toggle expand-collapse   Side Plank (30 seconds)
One set for each side. Use good form.
Do: for 30 seconds
Do: for 30 seconds
toggle expand-collapse   Side Plank
Lie down on your side. Prop yourself up on your elbow, keeping it in line with your shoulder and bent at a 90-degree angle. Keep your body straight, including your neck, and keep your abs tight. Hold the position and breathe. Your other hand can lay on your thigh or be placed on your hip. Repeat the position on the other side.
toggle expand-collapse   Russian Twist (30 seconds)
Watch your form.
Do: BEST reps with BEST pounds in 30 seconds
toggle expand-collapse   Russian Twist
Sit on the floor holding a weight plate in front of your chest. (You can alternatively use a dumbbell, medicine ball, book, or other object.) Keep your feet together and raise them about six inches off the floor. Rotate your body to the left and extend your arms to touch the plate flat to the floor next to your hip, then immediately lift it, twist, and touch the plate to the floor on the other side. That's one rep. Continue touching the weight on alternating sides, keeping your feet elevated (try to keep your knees straight) throughout the exercise.
toggle expand-collapse   Plank (30 seconds)
Use good form.
Do: for 30 seconds
toggle expand-collapse   Plank
Lie face-down with your elbows in line with your shoulders and bent at a 90-degree angle. You hands can be palm-down or fists. Raise yourself up till you are resting on your toes, elbows, forearms, and hands. Keep your back flat and your abs tight; don't let your butt stick up. Hold the position.
toggle expand-collapse   Side Plank (30 seconds)
One set for each side. Use good form.
Do: for 30 seconds
Do: for 30 seconds
toggle expand-collapse   Side Plank
Lie down on your side. Prop yourself up on your elbow, keeping it in line with your shoulder and bent at a 90-degree angle. Keep your body straight, including your neck, and keep your abs tight. Hold the position and breathe. Your other hand can lay on your thigh or be placed on your hip. Repeat the position on the other side.