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Planks are great, especially when performed to a Taylor Swift tune. But, you can’t create a strong, firm core from planks alone — you need a toolbox of exercises to pull from.
One
move to try is the V Prayer Reach from the team at The Barre
Code fitness studios. The gentle move targets your ab muscles,
specifically your rectus abdominis and transverse abdominis explains
co-founders Ariana Chernin and Jillian Lorenz. And, like the plank, the
exercise doesn’t require any equipment or much space, so you can try it
anywhere, anytime.
Here’s
how to do it: Start lying on your back, and raise your legs straight
into the air. Separate feet about 1-2 feet apart, creating a “V” shape
with your legs. Keep your toes pointed. Place your hands in prayer
position at the center of your chest. As you exhale, lift your head,
shoulders and upper back off the floor. Straighten your arms, sending
your hands between your legs. Be sure to keep your chin away from your
chest and the shoulders away from the ears. Slowly lower, and do 3 sets
of 15 reps.
By Bari Lieberman
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