Stability Ball Pelvic Tilt Crunch
Grab a 5- to 10-pound medicine ball. Lie faceup on a stability ball with back and head pressed into the ball, your feet together on the floor, and the medicine ball positioned against your chest(A). Brace your abs and crunch up until your shoulders are off the ball. Then reach the ball toward the ceiling (B). That's 1 rep.
Works chest, abs, hips, and glutes
Works chest, abs, hips, and glutes
Walk the Plank and Rotate
Get in plank position with your hands on a 12- to 18-inch step (A). With your weight on your left arm, rotate your body while raising your right arm toward the ceiling (B). Return to plank position and step your right arm down to the right of the bench, then your left arm down to the left of the bench. Step back up, leading with your left arm. That's 1 rep.
Works entire core, shoulders, chest, back, and hips
Works entire core, shoulders, chest, back, and hips
Arm Pull over Straight-Leg Crunch
Grab a pair of 10- to 12-pound dumbbells and lie on your back with your arms behind you. Extend your legs at a 45-degree angle (A). Bring your arms up over your chest and lift your shoulders off the mat while raising your legs until they're perpendicular to the floor (B). Return to start (don't let your legs touch the floor). That's 1 rep.
Works upper back, abs, and hips
Works upper back, abs, and hips
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