Transform Your Body in 30 Minutes a Day

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2. Crossover Squat and Pull-Back

Targets: Thighs, Calves, Glutes, Chest, Shoulders, Back

Stand about 2 feet away from a step bench, holding 3- or 5-pound dumbbells. Cross right leg over left and place right foot on top of step, pointing both feet forward.
Standing tall, bend elbows slightly and squeeze shoulder blades together.
Squat down, crossing arms in front of body. Stand up to return to starting position and repeat.
Do 15 reps. Rest for 30 seconds; switch sides and repeat. Do 1 to 3 sets per side.

Keep it easy: Do a regular squat without using the step.

Next: 3. Plank Knee In and Knee Out

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a3984502 wrote:

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MDG8892 wrote:

I've been doing this workout for almost three weeks and I LOVE it. It takes longer than 30 minutes to do a full 3 sets of each exercise but I've seen a definite increase in upper body definition and have lost lower body inches.

2/21/2011 10:35:11 AM Report Abuse