Get Your Best Body Ever: The Workout

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Get Your Best Body Ever: The Workout

Chair Bird Dog

Target: Abs

Sit on edge of chair and place hands next to hips, palms flat on seat, fingers pointing forward.
Inch forward off seat so that you are squatting just in front of chair with palms flat on seat behind you for support.
Remaining in supported squat position throughout, extend right leg and left arm directly forward so that they are parallel to floor. MAKE IT EASIER: Keep right knee bent as you raise right leg.
Hold for 1 to 3 counts, then return to supported squat. <
Do 8 to 10 reps. Switch sides; repeat.

Month 2: Lift heel of grounded leg for more calf and hamstring toning. Month 3: As you extend arm and leg, fan them out to side while maintaining heel lift.

Trainer's tip
Don't slouch; keep your chest up and eyes focused straight ahead to maximize ab toning.