Day One
10 Reverse Crunches
10 Russian Twists
10 Side Jackknives
10 Side Planks
10 Bicycle Crunches
Day Two
15 Reverse Crunches
15 Russian Twists
15 Side Jackknives
15 Side Planks
15 Bicycle Crunches
Day Three
20 Reverse Crunches
20 Russian Twists
20 Side Jackknives
20 Side Planks
20 Bicycle Crunches
Day Four
25 Reverse Crunches
25 Russian Twists
25 Side Jackknives
25 Side Planks
25 Bicycle Crunches
Day Five
30 Reverse Crunches
30 Russian Twists
30 Side Jackknives
30 Side Planks
30 Bicycle Crunches
Day Six
35 Reverse Crunches
35 Russian Twists
35 Side Jackknives
35 Side Planks
35 Bicycle Crunches
Day Seven
40 Reverse Crunches
40 Russian Twists
40 Side Jackknives
40 Side Planks
40 Bicycle Crunches
Directions:
Reverse Crunches
Lie down on the floor with your legs fully extended and arms to the side of your torso with the palms on the floor.
Move your legs up so that your thighs are perpendicular to the floor and feet are together and parallel to the floor.
Move your legs towards the torso as you roll your pelvis backwards and you raise your hips off the floor.
Hold the contraction for a second and move your legs back to the starting position while exhaling.
Repeat.
Russian Twists
Sit on the ground with your knees bent and your heels about a foot from your butt.
Lean slightly back without rounding your spine at all. It is really important, and difficult, to keep your back straight, but don’t let it curve.
Place your arms straight out in front of you with your hands one on top of the other. Your hands should be level with the bottom of your ribcage.
Pull your navel to your spine and twist slowly to the left. The movement is not large and comes from the ribs rotating, not from your arms swinging. Inhale through center and rotate to the right. This completes one rep.
Side Jackknife
Lie on your left side on an exercise mat with your legs extended straight downward and the right leg on top of the left. Place your left hand on your abdominals. Place your right hand behind your head. This is your starting position.
Raise your right let straight in the air while simultaneously raising your torso, bringing your right elbow toward your right leg.
Hold for a moment and then return to the starting position.
Repeat for a complete set and then switch sides.
Side Plank
Lie on your left side with your knees straight.
Prop your upper body up on your left elbow and forearm. Position your elbow under your shoulder.
Brace your core by contracting your abs forcefully as if you were about to be punched in the gut.
Raise your hips until your body forms a straight line from your ankles to your shoulders. Your head should stay in line with your body.
Hold this position for the prescribed amount of time while breathing deeply. That’s one set.
Turn around so that you’re lying on your right side and repeat.
Bicycle Crunches
Lie flat on the floor with your lower back pressed to the ground and contract your core muscles.
With your hands gently holding your head, lift your knees to about a 45-degree angle.
Slowly, at first, go through a bicycle pedal motion.
Alternately touching your elbows to the opposite knees as you twist back and forth.
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