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Intermediate Exercises

1. Crisscross Abs

Targets abs, obliques

Lie faceup with legs extended. Bend right knee. Place left hand beside left hip, palm down. Lift left leg while reaching right hand toward left toes, outside leg, crossing over the front of body. Lower. Do 12 reps. Switch sides; repeat.

2. Knee Lift

Targets shoulders, abs

Stand with feet hip-width apart, abs engaged, holding water bottle with both hands. Extend arms overhead. Lift left knee as you lower arms, bringing water bottle and knee together. Lower knee and raise arms back up. Repeat on right side. Do 10 reps, alternating sides.

3. All-Four

Targets arms, core, legs

Lie faceup with legs lifted over hips, feet flexed. Extend arms over shoulders, palms in. Engage abs; lower left arm and right leg toward the floor, without arching back or shrugging shoulders. Lift back up. Do 10 reps. Switch sides and repeat.