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This exercise engages your abs, spinal extensors, quadriceps, and hip flexors. These movements are much more effective than traditional crunches at targeting your external obliques and rectus abdominis. Plus, it’s wonderful for balance and flexibility as well as developing spinal mobility and core strength.

Chapter 4: Total Body | Teaser

1 Lie on your back on the floor with your legs extended. Extend your arms toward the ceiling, keeping your head and shoulders flat on the floor.

Chapter 4: Total Body | Teaser

2 Raise your legs until they’re parallel with your arms. Raise your head and shoulders off the floor and lower your chin toward your chest.

Chapter 4: Total Body | Teaser

3 Raise your upper body off the floor to form a V with your body. Reverse your movements to return to your starting position. Perform these steps 3 times.