No Crunches: Ab Exercises for Every Level

Beginner: Ballerina Twist

Targets: Obliques, abs

• Sit on mat, with legs extended, toes pointed, thighs together and abs engaged.
• Lean back, placing forearms on mat, palms flat, fingers forward.
• Leaving left forearm on mat, lift right arm overhead and twist torso to left. Return to center. Switch arms and twist right. Do 20 alternating reps; 2 sets.