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Twist Crunches
body parts: abs and back
Lay on your back with your feet bent at a 90 degree angle on the floor and your hands behind your head. Lift your right elbow to your left knee then reverse left elbow to right knee. Repeat 3 sets of 15 crunches each way.
Leg Lifts
body parts: legs and love handles
Lay on your right side with your right hand cushioning your head and left hand on your hip. Bend your right leg while extending your left from the floor and lifting it sideways as high as you can hold the extension comfortably without rocking. Do 2 sets of 20 lifts on each side.
Extensions
body parts: legs, arms and butt
Kneel on your hands and knees with your body parallel to the floor. Extend you left arm in front of you and your right leg behind you parallel to the floor. Bend your arm and leg in toward you body (knee toward your tummy and arm toward your heart) and extend back out parallel. Repeat 2 sets of 15 on each side.
Leg Drops
body parts: lower abs, back and legs
Lay on your back and hold onto the edge of the couch. Lift your legs so they are straight up, perpendicular to the floor. Lower them down slow and controlled as far as you can go while keeping your back on the floor. Without letting them touch, raise them back up to a 90 degree angle. Repeat 2 sets of 10.
Tricep Lifts
body part: arms
Find the edge of your chair again and place both hands grabbing the edge back behind you. Walk your feet out and lower your body using your triceps. Repeat 3 sets of 10.