FLEX TIME.Bent Forward Row Works: Want to sculpt sculpt v. sculpt·ed, sculpt·ing, sculpts v.tr. 1. To sculpture (an object). 2. To shape, mold, or fashion especially with artistry or precision: your upper back quickly? This move focuses on the upper back muscles. THE MOVE: Set-up: Stand with feet flat on the ground, hip-width apart. Hold a set of weights with your palms facing forward. Step 1: Keeping your lower back slightly arched, bend over Bend over may refer to the action of bending one's body over, as in to pick up something, or, for example, as the hydra does in order to move when hunting, in dancing (like in the various breakdance moves), gymnastics, and sports (like snap football). from the hips. Your upper body should be almost parallel to the floor. Let your arms stretch down in front of you. Inhale in·hale v. 1. To breathe in; inspire. 2. To draw something such as smoke or a medicinal mist into the lungs by breathing; inspire. . Step 2: Exhale exhale /ex·hale/ (eks´hal) to breathe out. ex·hale v. 1. To breathe out. 2. To emit a gas, vapor, or odor. as you lift the weights straight up to your rib cage rib cage n. The enclosing structure formed by the ribs and the bones to which they are attached. so that your elbows point up toward the ceiling. Return to start. Keep the rest of your body still as you move your arms. Keep a slight bend in your knees. This is one repetition. Fit tip: Keep the elbows in close to your body throughout the movement. Taking them to the side works the shoulders; that's a different exercise. Repetitions: Do one or two sets of eight to 10 repetitions. As you progress, work up to two or three sets of eight to 10 repetitions. ABOUT THE TRAINER Cyndi Targosz is a certified lifestyle/fitness expert, motivational speaker A motivational speaker is a professional speaker, facilitator or trainer who speaks to audiences, usually for a fee. The keynote speech generally takes place either at the beginning of the event, or the close of the event. and author. Her books, ``Ten Minute Tone-Ups for Dummies'' (Wiley; $19.99), ``Your Best Bust'' (Sourcebooks; $6.95) and ``Erase Your Waist'' (Sourcebooks; $6.95) are available at all bookstores and on Amazon.com. To learn more about Targosz and her fitness philosophy, visit www.starglow.com. CAPTION(S): 2 photos Photo: (1 -- 2) no caption (Cyndi Targosz) Evan Yee/Staff Photographer |
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