Stability Ball
Choose itGet on the ball to score flat abs in a flash.
For the right fit, your thighs should be parallel to the floor when seated.
Rollout
Works: abs, arms, back
Kneel on floor behind ball.
Place forearms on top of ball, hands clasped, to start.
(Ever try hurling a dumbbell?
The balls range in size from 2 to 30 pounds.
Use itThe power-packed Suitcase Crunch does double duty, sculpting jiggle-free arms while taming your tummy.
Use itThe Gunslinger capitalizes on that leverage, leaving your biceps no choice but to get buff!
Gunslinger
Works: biceps
Stand with feet hip-width apart.
Hold kettlebell in right hand at side.
Do 12 reps. Repeat on opposite side.
Balance on BOSU, swinging left foot out to side at hip level (as shown).
Do 10 reps. Switch sides; repeat.
(Imagine you’re a tightrope walker.)
The bars are covered in rubber for a comfy grip and range in size from 4 to 36 pounds.
Add risers to customize the height on this use-anywhere weight bench, Dale says.
Use itWho says you have to stay horizontal?
Do the Decline Squat to downsize your butt and thighs while going easy on knees.
Decline Squat
Works: abs, butt, thighs
Put three risers under one side of deck.
Stand facing downhill, arms extended at shoulder height.
Squat, then move right heel down step, toes up (as shown).
Stand, extending right leg forward at hip height, bringing arms behind you.
The fancy name for the technique is self-myofascial releaseit’s basically a sports massage minus the masseuse.
Hold a 5-pound dumbbell in each hand, arms bent 90 degrees.
Contract abs to stabilize and extend arms up (as shown).
Serving Tray
Lie faceup with legs extended on floor, arms at sides.
Balance block on foot as you extend leg straight up.
Do 12 reps. Switch sides; repeat.
Use itPining for a pilates patootie?
Press out into ring as you squat (as shown) until thighs are almost parallel to floor.
it’s possible for you to jump off the jiggle and go easy on your joints.
Use itThere’s no bouncing but plenty of benefit with the Trampoline Jackknife.
Grip sides of trampoline.
Maintain tilt as you bring knees toward chest (as shown).
Do 2 sets of 15 reps.
