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Strike Yoga Pose: Locust
We've talked about some extremely challenging variations of Locust pose such as Inverted Locust where you're balancing on your shoulders and chin, and Locust Scorpion where your feet are touching your head. Now let's take it down a notch and do plain old Locust pose. It's a great way to tone the muscles in the back of your body.
Push-Up Variation: Add In a Superman
Push-ups strengthen your upper body, and here's a variation that will also work the muscles in your back — just add in another no equipment necessary move, the superman.
Music: "Two of Us" by Aimee Mann and Michael Penn
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Get the Bod: Halle Berry's Back and Shoulders
Spring is just around the corner and warmer weather is on everyone's mind. With a much-anticipated increase in daily temps comes more revealing fashion — bring on the strapless dresses and tank tops. I've always been inspired by Halle Berry's upper back and shoulders.
Multitasking Move: Opposite Limb Extensions With a Band
If you need a new exercise that effectively works your back, shoulders, and booty, then grab a resistance band and try this move. It's similar to the Opposite Limb Extensions on an exercise ball, but it works more areas of your body.
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Get on the Ball: Superman Booty Lifts
Lying on your belly and doing double leg lifts really works your hamstrings, booty, and back. There are many variations you can do to keep this move from getting boring. I've already shown you how to do one type while lying on the ball and one called Superman that involves no ball.
Get Lifted: Bent Over Row With Resistance Band
If you downhill or cross country ski, ice climb, play ice hockey, or just want to stay in shape this Winter, doing Bent Over Rows will help strengthen your upper body. To make this exercise more challenging, you can do it while using a set of dumbbells and a resistance band. This move will target your upper back, mid-back, and triceps.
Get on the Ball: Opposite Limb Extensions
We spend so much time working our legs with squats and running, our arms with strength training, and abs with crunches, so we can't forget about our backs. Strengthening this part of the body is excellent for posture; it keeps the spine healthy and prevents injuries due to imbalances in muscles. Prone Leg Raises are an awesome exercise, but this one will work your upper back and truly challenge your core.
Fit Tip: Remember to Work Your Back
You should be proud of yourself for making the time to do crunches and other grueling exercises that work your abs. Not only do strong abs look good, but they help to prevent back pain. The thing is, they're not the only part of your body that makes up your core.
Print It: Back Plan
If your back has been aching it probably could use some strengthening. Plus many of this season's fashions feature "sexy back." Since you all know that I think it's important to have a game plan when headed to the gym, why not use my Get Your Back Ready to Bare exercise plan?
Get Your Back Ready To Bare: Exercise Edition
Planning on wearing backless fashions this Spring or Summer?
Here's a great series of exercises to tone and work your entire back. Perfect for getting you ready for your wedding or the beach!
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