Alternated Twisting DB Bends

• Standing erect with feet about 16" (each side) apart, hold dumbbells in front of body, palms in.
• Keep back straight, head up, knees and hips locked.
• Inhale and twist torso to right, then bend, holding twist until dumbbells nearly touch right foot.
• Return to starting position and exhale.
• Repeat movement to left side.

• Sit on either edge of the bench and lean back, supporting your body with your elbows and forearms.
• Keep your arms straight and knees locked.
• Raise your tight leg until it's parallel to the floor, and then as you lower your tight leg, start raising your left.

Bent Knee Alternated Twisting Sit-Up

• Keep your knees bent at a 45 degree angle.
• Place your bands behind your head or on your chest.
• Lower your upper body until your low back touches the bench, then reverse the movement while twisting.

Crunches

• Lie on the floor with the backs of your lower legs resting on top of a bench.
• Position your body so that your thighs are at 100 degree angles to your torso.
• With your hands behind your head or crossed at your chest, pull your torso up as far as possible.
• Return to the starting position.
• Don't swing your torso up and down using various muscles; instead concentrate solely on using your abdominal muscles.