Exercise of the Week - Week 8

Week 8 Already!!! 

How do you feel? Are you ready for this weeks exercise? I know I'm hyped and ready to "get it". This exercise feels oh so great and gives notice to what some call their love handles (Oblique Muscles).  

 Upper Body Twists with Frankensteins (High Knees).

Have fun this week and follow the step by step instructions.  The picture only demonstrates the lower body movement without correct hand placement  (place hands behind the head)... read the instructions below for clarity.

 Step 1

Starting Position: Stand with your feet hip-width apart, toes pointing forward or turned slightly

outwards, with finger tips behind the head and elbows wide .
Engage your abdominal muscles ("brace") to stabilize your spine.
Keep your chest lifted; chin parallel to the floor, and weight resting over your heels.

Step 2

Shift your weight to your left leg and lift your right knee up toward your chest.
Twist the upper body toward the right with left elbow over the right knee (elbow and knee does not have to touch).
Keep your left leg and hip stable.
The right toes may point slightly.

Step 3

Continuing the sequence, bring your right leg back down to floor.
Return to starting position.
Continue to the left side. Shift your weight to your right leg and lift your left knee up toward your chest.
Twist the upper body toward the left with right elbow over the left knee (elbow and knee does not have to touch).

Step 4

Perform repetitions on each side.
Keep the abdominals engaged to help stabilize the pelvis and maintain balance.


Bring It!

Mrs. Nez