Target Lift ExerciseThis technique can be applied to any regular resistance exercise. Before you make a move with a weight (or your body, in the case of a push-up or sit-up), figure out where the movement will end. Then, with more speed than you normally use, move the weight or your body and stop at that point. Slowly return to your starting position and repeat.
Following is an example: |
Target Side Raise
- Standing with feet hip-width apart, hold weights (3 to 10 pounds each, depending on your fitness level) in your hands, palms facing each other, in front of your thighs. Envision the point to which you will raise the weights (it should be near shoulder level, so that your body forms a "T").
- Inhale, then exhale as you quickly raise your arms out to the sides, stopping at that point. Hold, then inhale and slowly lower.
- Repeat 8 to 15 times.
You should definitely feel this in your obliques - the muscles that run along the side of the stomach. Add these to your regular routine and try adding some cardiovascular exercise (walking, jogging, aerobics) if you are not already doing so. This will help burn more fat and reveal your newly formed muscles and toned waistline.
See also: Abdominal Crunches; The Bridge
