Cut straight to the core with these targeted ab moves
from LA’s trainer to the stars, Pete Geracimo
Step 3 Superwoman
TARGETS Back, glutes, hamstrings, abs- Lie facedown on your stomach, arms
and legs extended. Keep a neutral neck. - With your arms and legs straight, raise
them off the floor, creating a ‘U’ shape. - Hold for two to five seconds, and lower
back down. Do 10 to 20 reps.
Step 4 Hollow body hold
TARGETS Abs, diaphragm, hip flexors, quads- Lie on your back, arms by your sides,
legs bent. Press your lower back into the
floor and pull your belly button in. - Contract your abs to lift your shoulders
off the floor, and raise your legs, keeping
your knees bent. - Stretch arms straight overhead, and legs
out and together. Hold for 15 to 60 seconds.
Step 5 Table top
TARGETS Shoulders, hips, abs- Sit on the floor, hands behind your bum.
Feet are flat and hipwidth apart, and your
knees are bent. - Press your hands and feet into the
ground to lift into a perfectly flat ‘table
top’ position. - Hold for 10 to 20 seconds. Drop and
repeat three times. When you can balance
a drink on those abs, you’re done. #
WORDS BY CATRIONA INNES. PHOTOGRAPHY BY PETER YANG/AUGUST IMAGE
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