BICYCLE
Target Muscles: Rectus abdominis, internal and external obliques
Set Up: Lie face up on the floor with your hands lightly behind your head for support. Lift both legs a few inches off the floor and bring your knees toward your chest [A].
Action: Lift your shoulder blades off the floor without pulling on your neck and straighten one leg while bending the other. Point your opposite elbow to your bent knee [B]. Reverse your elbows and knees in a moderately paced pedaling motion.
Do three sets of 10 to 12 reps on each side.

Photography: Paul Buceta, Model: Lori Harder, Hair and makeup: Valeria Nova, Stylist: Rachel Burton, Clothing: Lululemon
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