Episode 20: Leg Raises
10/25/12 • 9 min
Leg raises are a great exercise to emphasize the glute (bum) muscles.
HOW-TO:
1. Lay on one side, supporting your head with your hand or lay on your upper arm to straighten your body out.
2. Raise your right leg up as high as possible while pointing toe to ground the entire time.
3. Lift your lower leg to meet left leg and repeat.
VIDEO DEMO:
Leg raises are a great exercise to emphasize the glute (bum) muscles.
HOW-TO:
1. Lay on one side, supporting your head with your hand or lay on your upper arm to straighten your body out.
2. Raise your right leg up as high as possible while pointing toe to ground the entire time.
3. Lift your lower leg to meet left leg and repeat.
VIDEO DEMO:
Previous Episode
Episode 18: Towel Push-Ups
The abdominal muscles are extremely important for the health of your back, maintaining good posture and breathing. They are also very important for reaching forward at the trunk as well as bending your trunk to the side.
HOW-TO:
1. Take the towel and put it under your feet.
2. Keep your hands and toes shoulder width apart.
3. Raise your upper body off the ground.
4. Pull your knees to your chest while breathing in.
5. Straighten out while exhaling.
VIDEO DEMO:
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Episode 21: Crunches
HOW-TO:
1. Lay on your back with your feet on the floor next to your bum.
2. Place your hands across your chest, keeping a fist distance between chin and chest.
3. Curl up as far as you can.
4. Lower slowly back to floor.
VIDEO DEMO:
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