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Summary: Learn how to perform the reverse plank exercise to increase core muscle strength and tone in this free exercise video on core muscle toning.
Riki Butler graduated from the University of Florida with a B.S. in Health Science Education. She is a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor. She is certified through...read more
"The next exercise we’re going to do is called a reverse plank. Go ahead and come to sitting on the mat, straighten your legs, arms are going to come behind your body. Your fingertips are pointing in toward you, shoulders – elbows and wrist are going to be in one line, navel to your spine, pointing your toes trying to get them on the floor. You’re going to inhale – exhale squeeze the gluts, lift and hold, drop your head back, hold here – perfect. Hold it and slowly come down. option 1, you want to hold that for about a minute, you have a second option for more of a challenge. Same concept hands behind your body, navel to spine, inhale and exhale. Go ahead and lift, keep your head, neck and back in one line and lift your right leg and lower, and left leg and lower. Try not to drop your hips as you lift, very good. "
eHow Article: Reverse Plank Exercise for Core Muscle Toning & Strength