Lose the Baby Weight: Get a Better Body After Baby

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Lose the Baby Weight: Get a Better Body After Baby

The Bug

Targets: Back, abs, and thighs

Stand with feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, a dumbbell in each hand.
Hinge forward at hips so that back is nearly parallel to floor and arms extend down directly below chest, palms facing up; then bend elbows out to sides slightly (imagine hugging a beach ball).
Keeping a slight bend in elbows throughout, raise arms directly out to sides to shoulder level; hold for 1 count, then lower.
Do 8 reps.
Slowly roll spine up to standing, one vertebra at a time.
Rest for 15 to 20 seconds, then do 8 more reps.

Watch a video demonstration of this move!