Alison Sweeney's Couch Workout

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Alison Sweeney's Couch Workout

Flamingo Dip

Targets: Triceps and quads

Stand with feet hip-width apart with your back to couch and place both palms on edge of cushion or armrest, fingers facing forward.
Keeping arms straight and elbows close by sides, bend knees about 90 degrees and then lift left foot a few inches off floor, knee bent, to get into start position.
Flexing left foot, bend elbows behind you 90 degrees and simultaneously extend left leg so that it's parallel to floor.
Straighten arms and bend left knee to return to start.
Do 15 reps.
Switch sides and repeat.

Trainer's Tip: "Think of your heel as added resistance," Sant'Angelo says. "The greater you flex your foot, the more you'll work your quads."