Firm, Flat Abs Fast!

Plie Pose

Targets: Back, arms, abs, butt, and legs

• Stand with legs more than shoulder-width apart, feet turned out 45 degrees.
• Squat, keeping knees above ankles, as you bring both hands below waist in front of you, elbows slightly bent, palms up.
• Push off right leg as you straighten left leg, lifting right foot to place it on inside of left thigh, and sweep arms overhead (elbows slightly bent, palms in). Return to squat.
• Do 15 reps; switch legs and repeat.

Originally published in FITNESS magazine, May 2009.

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