How to Do a Leaning Back Lift

This s exercise will work your arms, upper back, abs, butt, and legs. It's a good all over body workout. Be sure you have good balance before you try this. It's easy to tip over while doing it.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2-5 pound dumbbells

1. Stand with a dumbbell in each hand, held at your hips.Put your weight on your left leg and lean over while lifting your right leg straight out behind you. You upper body and raised leg should be parallel with the floor. Keep your back straight and tighten your ab muscles to hold you straight.

2. While standing in this position extend your right arm and reach toward your left knee. Lift the arm and move your hand back to your hip. Lift your arm as if you arm lifting a bucket of water off the floor. Repeat this for 12-15 reps.

3. Switch sides and do the same exercise with your weight on the right leg and left leg extended behind you. Reach for your right leg with your left hand.

Tips & Warnings

• Be deliberate with your actions while doing this exercise. It's easy to fall, but if you think about what you're going you'll be just fine.
• Stretch after working our to avoid being sore the next day
• As with any workout you can pull a muscle. Know your limits and know when to stop.