Your Flat-Abs Handbook

2. Closing the Castle Door

Fitness Focus: abs, lower back, obliques, glutes

  • Stand with feet hip-width apart.
  • Bend left elbow 90 degrees with upper arm next to left side, palm facing right.
  • Bring right elbow to shoulder height with palm also facing right; bring thumbs to touch to the right of chest.
  • Engage your core and imagine you're trying to press against a heavy door toward the right; keep hands close to your right shoulder.
  • Hold for 1 count, then repeat on the opposite side in one fluid motion to complete the rep.
  • Do 10 reps.

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