Fight Belly Fat With a Seated V-Up

Fight Belly Fat With a Seated V-Up
JORGE’S DAILY FIT TIP
By Jorge Cruise, Chief Diet and Fitness Expert
Published April 06, 2010

It’s springtime, and you know what that means: tank tops and flirty sundresses! If the thought of showing a little skin this season makes you want to cry, then it's time to tough out a fat-blasting workout. Let's start with your tummy. Try this move called a “Seated V-Up”; your upper and lower body forms a “V” at the end of the move. All you need is a mat or towel to perform this easy move, which works your obliques and quads (double-score!). This exercise may be difficult for those with back problems, so if back discomfort is a concern, do a leg lift instead.

Step 1: Sit on the ground with your arms slightly behind you, elbows bent, and fingertips pointed toward your body. Start with your knees together, legs extended, and heels about 2 inches off the ground. Lean your upper body weight back on your palms just slightly.

Step 2: Breathe slowly as you pull your knees into your chest for a count of 10 seconds.

Step 3: Hold and squeeze for 2 seconds at the maximum tension point.

Step 4: Return to starting point through a count of 10 seconds, keeping your abs tight.

Step 5: Repeat three times without resting.

Your coach,
Jorge Cruise

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MY THOUGHTS

i have an excuse. a legit one. i fell off the ladder, remember? my back is killing me. can't even lift my leg. bending is an ordeal. but this exercise seems to be more manageable than the normal crunch. as soon as the doctor says go, this is worth a try.