Double Leg Stretch

About This Exercise

Second of the Series of Five. Challenges core stability as both arms and legs extend away from center simultaneously.

1Setup

Lie on back, curl head and shoulders up. Hug both knees to chest, hands on shins. Keep lower back pressing into mat.

2Execution

1. Inhale, reach arms overhead and legs out to 45 degrees. 2. Body makes a V shape, but back stays imprinted. 3. Exhale, circle arms around and hug knees back in. 4. Don't let head drop during extension. 5. Keep legs only as low as you can control back. 6. Repeat 8-10 times. 7. Control the return, don't flop back.

Pro Tips

• Arms reach by ears, not behind
• Legs can go higher if back arches
• Circle arms wide
• Keep scooping abs in