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The Ultimate Lunch-Hour Workout

Pilates Chest Press
Karen Pearson
 

Pilates Chest Press

Targets: Chest, triceps, and abs

  • Holding a dumbbell in each hand, lie faceup on a bench and extend legs and arms straight up toward ceiling, palms facing thighs.
  • Simultaneously bend elbows 90 degrees out to the sides at shoulder level (like a goalpost) and lower legs 45 degrees toward the floor. Return to start.
  • Do 15 reps.

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