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		Ask the Personal Trainer Joni Hyde is a Certified Personal Trainer and owner of WorkoutsForWomen.com Q. My last delivery was by c-section. I just can’t seem to regain my lower stomach muscles, are there any exercises to target this area? A. The reverse crunch is most beneficial abdominal exercise when attempting to restore lower abdominal muscles. This exercise puts more emphasis on the fibers in the lower part of the abs because the contraction begins from the bottom of the muscle. Email this story to a friend To perform, lie on a mat with hands under buttocks which tilts the pelvic slightly up and supports the lower back. Lift legs up and bend knees almost to a 90 degree angle. Exhale as you lift pelvis up and toward the chest, then lower down just momentarily touching toes down to the floor, maintaining 90 degree bend in the knees. Maintain control throughout the movement and avoid rocking or using momentum. Other recently asked questions: • I travel a lot for business, what exercises can I do in my hotel room? • I want to exercise but with three children I just feel too guilty to take another hour away from my children. Any advice? • Are there exercises which are safe during pregnancy? • Do I gain the same benefits from woman’s push-up as I would if I did men’s straight leg push-ups? WorkoutsForWomen.com provides home exercise programs for today's busy women, under the guidance of a certified personal trainer.		Search BlueSuitMom.com    D a i l y   S t o p s • Exercise of the Month • BMI Calculator • Exercise Calculator • Live Right, Live Well • Sign Up For Our Newsletter Ask an Expert • Personal Trainer • Pediatrician • Holistic Health    P o l l  Do you allow your child to drink soda? No, never Yes, only occasionally Yes, anytime they want Yes, only at special times View results
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