Flatter Tummy 3: Crunch Twist

Do you have a little extra "something" oozing over the tops of your pants??

Try this crunch for a great oblique workout!

STEP 1. Lie on your back on the floor and raise your head and upper shoulders off the mat slightly. Lace your fingers from both hands together behind your inclined head for support while keeping your elbows wide apart. Do NOT bend your head toward your chest, keep it perpendicular to your torso but bend your knees 90 degrees, and raise your feet 1-2 inches off of the floor.

STEP 2. While twisting your torso to the left so that your right elbow moves toward your left knee, contract your stomach muscles. Ensure that you are lifting your left shoulder off the floor. At the height of the movement, pause, then slowly return to your starting position without relaxing your muscles. Alternate between leftward and rightward twists.

Reps: 1 set of 25, 2 sets of 25, 3 sets of 30

For more go to www.fullfitness.net/exercises/abs

Hate the LOVE (handles!) aka obliques

Modified Triangle Pose

(Repeat...The Holidays are HERE people! I'm reposting this to save ALL of our waistbands this Thanksgiving!)

This is a yoga pose designed to strengthen the obliques (love handles).

Start by laying on your side, shoulder in line with your elbow.

Feet are stacked on top of each other.

Use your top hand to push your body up into THIS pose. Top arm reaches to the ceiling.

**LIFT YOUR WAISTBAND TO THE SKY** (this is THE trick!)

Eyes can look up to the ceiling like THIS pic. OR down to the ground like the first pic.
Hold this pose for 30 seconds.
FOCUS: 1. Lifting waistband to the ceiling 2. breath slow, deep in through nose, out through mouth.

HAPPY TRIANGLE-ing!