This exercise works the abdominals and the obliques.  Like most abdominal exercises, it can be performed easily at home.  Hold each repetition to get greater benefits in the abdominal area.

• Lie face up with legs on the floor and arms extended behind you, palms up.
• Lift left leg and right arm, grabbing ankle, as you twist upper body and head slightly to the left.
• Hold for one count; switch sides alternating lifting right leg and left arm, grabbing ankle to complete 1 repetition.
• Beginners do 10 to 12 repetitions alternating sides.
• Intermediate do 15 to 20 repetitions alternating sides.
• Advanced do 25-30 repetitions alternating sides.

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