If you want to see the best bodies in the world, head to my hometown, Miami.
Honestly, it’s surprisingly easy to confuse the beach with a Victoria’s Secret fashion show.
Jacqueline Kasen, a trainer atEquinox South Beach, helps keep Miamians looking super hot.
Incorporate them into your routine now to get as sizzling as Miami is in the summertime.
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Keeping both feet flexed, use your obliques to lift your hips- don’t arch your back!
Lift your right leg and crunch it in.
Extend your leg back out for one rep, then lower it.
Repeat 10 times, then switch to left leg.
it’s possible for you to put a second band above your ankles for more intensity.
Squat and step to the right 15 times, landing with your feet hip-width apart.
On the last rep, do 10 deep squats.
Go as low as you’re able to and only come up halfway.
Take no rest and repeat the 15 steps and 10 deep squats with your left side.
Step forward with your right leg and lower your hips until both knees are at a 90-degree angle.
Land with your left leg in front and confirm to land on your heel, not your toe.
Take your back leg and kick it up in the air.
Return your foot to the floor and jump switch again.
Repeat for a total of 20 alternating leg with kicks.
Use a 5-7 lb dumbbell or kettlebell and raise your right hand into the air.
Push your right hip as far to the side as you’re free to while still standing straight.
Look at your right hand up in the air.
Repeat 12 times, then switch arms.
Don’t drop your hips!
Place your hands shoulder-width apart and angle them slightly so your thumbs are facing each other.
Come down and slowly count 3,2,1.
Hold the pushup for one second.
ensure your arms aren’t close to your body.
Your elbows should be out enough that your arms look like wings.
It’s okay if you might’t bend your arms very much!
you might start off by putting your knees on the ground.
It’s a modified version, so it’s easier but still challenging.
Do as many reps as you could!
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