Plank Work Outs

Push- Up into unstable plank

Come into push-up position with feet hip-width apart, hands directly under shoulders, and body in straight line from head to heels.

Inhale and bend elbows to lower body toward the floor. Exhale and explode back up, raising left arm and right leg at top of push-up so they’re parallel to floor. Repeat on opposite side; that’s 1 rep. Do 10 reps.

Leg Kick into single leg pike press

Start on all fours, hands and knees shoulder width, toes tucked.

Lift hips to come into downward dog; lift right leg up and back.

Move body forward and down into plank with leg raised; bend right knee.

Bring it forward toward chest, out to side, then forward to meet right elbow.

Straightn leg, return to downward dog; that's 1 rep. Do 10 reps; switch sides and repeat.

Side planked crunch

Lie on left side with left hand on floor beneath left shoulder, right fingers behind head; let inside of right foot rest on floor in front of left foot.

Tighten abs; push into left hand to lift body so it forms a diagonal line from head to heels. Crunch forward and down, bringing right elbow to left elbow; return to starting position. Do 10 reps; switch sides and repeat.

Okay so lately I have been trying to focus my work outs around my core. Bathing suit season is approaching fast! I am also loving all of the Jillian Michaels work out dvds. Good luck ladies!

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