Sculpt a Sexy Back

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Advanced Exercises

1. Quadruped on Ball

(targets lower back)

Lie on top of a stability ball, legs extended behind you, hands on floor about shoulder-width apart.
Lift and extend left arm and right leg simultaneously. Hold for 3 counts and return to start; switch sides.
Repeat for 8 to 10 reps.

2. Lower-Trap Dip

(targets upper back)

Sit on floor between two sturdy chairs. Place a hand on the edge of each chair, legs extended, arms straight.
Press up, legs at a 90-degree angle.
Shrug shoulders toward ears and lower body toward floor.
Repeat for 8 to 10 reps.

3. Single-Leg Row on Ball

(targets upper back)

Place right knee and right hand on a stability ball, left foot on floor.
Hold a dumbbell in left hand, palm in.
Keeping your back flat and arm close to your body, squeeze your shoulder blade and bring elbow back toward your hip. Do 8 to 10 reps.
Switch sides and repeat.

Originally published in FITNESS magazine, September 2006.

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10/13/2012 11:55:30 PM Report Abuse

lambrosalexandra wrote:

I highly recommend #3 !!! I see results from that move.

9/17/2012 12:04:02 PM Report Abuse

kitaads wrote:

am quite excited about starting on the exercises here..

8/28/2012 10:19:01 AM Report Abuse

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