Exercise of the Week

Belly Up

By Joni Hyde of WorkoutsForWomen.com

A strong lower back is key to good health. Incorporate this move into your workouts for a strong and pain free lower back.

Lie on a mat on your back with legs straight, toes pointed and arms out at your sides with palms down.

  • Contract Abdominals and arch your back so that your mid back is lifted up.
  • Hold for 10 seconds, then release back down.
Complete this move 5 times.

Your head, shoulder blades, and heels should stay in contact with the mat at all times.

Past Exercises of the Week:
• Push Ups
• Hoover
• Squats
• Prone Leg Raise
• Chest Fly
• Seated Bent Over Rear Fly
• Tricep Dip
• Walking Lunges
• Concentration Curl

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