Back Zip
Targets: Shoulders, back, arms, abs, and butt
- Wrap looped band around wrists. Stand with legs and heels together, feet pointed out to sides 45 degrees. Extend arms in front of you at shoulder level, elbows slightly bent out to sides.
- Squeeze glutes as you press arms out to sides, stretching band as far as you can while keeping shoulders down. Hold for 1 count.
- Return to start. Do 15 reps.
Originally published in FITNESS magazine, November/December 2009.
What exercises do you have for an 81 year old?
11/21/2011 08:09:20 PM Report AbuseIts a little confusing, I needed to put the slides and video together to get the actual exercise. I use the pilates vids daily but disapointed with this one.
3/1/2011 10:08:41 AM Report AbuseI love it. I didn't have time to workout today, so this makes me feel like I still did something!!
2/23/2010 10:37:50 PM Report AbuseSome of these exercises are too complicated. What's with rotating your upper body counterclockwise?
1/21/2010 05:01:33 PM Report AbuseI am always up for new ways to improve my body,thank you!!
11/11/2009 09:27:07 PM Report AbuseThink I will try this..Thanks
11/9/2009 10:35:20 AM Report Abuse