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“A little definition goes a long way in looking great and getting compliments,” he says.
“It’s a win-win!”
“Spot reduction doesn’t work,” he says.
“Think of an ice cube.
If placed in the sun, it melts all over, not just in one area.”
“Do these exercises back-to-back,” says Til.
The more muscles you recruit, the more calories you burn and the more time you save!"
Take a breath in.
When you’re fully extended like Superman, take a quick breath in.
Bring your arms back and reverse the motion exhaling again as you retract the shoulder blades.
Also, imagine your forearms are sliding forward and back on a track to keep them in alignment.
Lay down on your back with your arms crossed over your chest, palms facing down.
Squeeze the glutes and thighs.
Hold the contraction for 3 to 5 seconds and release.
Repeat 10 to 15 times.
Unweighted Goblet SquatStand with your feet hips-width apart, feet parallel or turned out no more than 45 degrees.
Hold your arms straight out in front of you, palms facing down (top).
Squeeze your armpits, drive the elbows down and keep your chest slightly forward.
Imagine pulling your tailbone into the ground almost in a straight line.
Maintain the tension in your upper body and do not lean forward.
As you lower your body (middle), pry your knees slightly apart (bottom).
You will find a narrow stance actually allows you to go deeper into the squat.
Repeat 10 to 15 times.
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