The 15-Minute De-Stress Workout

Step 5: Side Elbow Plank to Overhead Reach

Strengthens and stretches shoulders, arms, core, and obliques.

  • Lie on left side, hips stacked and elbow on floor under shoulder, right arm extended toward ceiling, right foot staggered in front of left.
  • Lift hips, balancing on lower arm and edges of feet.
  • Hold for 20 seconds.

  • Lower hip to floor and arc right arm overhead, reaching for 20 seconds.
  • Switch sides; repeat.

Originally published in FITNESS magazine, December 2007.

 

You Might Also Like
What do you think? Review this story!
Comments ( 0 )
2301702975

Add your comment
You must be logged in to leave a comment. Register | Log In
Todays Daily Prize
ADVERTISER
Related Videos
These toning exercises will give you firm muscles faster by using more muscle fibers. Plus, each move works your abs by ...

The Around the World exercise tones your shoulders, abs, obliques, hips, butt, and legs. Do 10 reps.

The Pretzel Position exercise tones your chest, biceps, abs, hips, and butt. Do 20 reps on each side.