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The next ab exercise, the side plank, will help your back. It is also a great toner for the abs and hips. Start on your side with your elbow placed below your shoulder, forearm on floor, and your knees bent. Draw your abs tight, but do not allow your back to change alignment. Lift your hips off the ground and hold your body in a straight line for 10 seconds. Lower and repeat. Make sure to keep your neck relaxed, but avoid dropping your head; the space between your ear and shoulder should remain the same.
Once you can do 12 reps of the above with PERFECT form, you can advance to the straight leg plank, do the same move with straight legs:
There are hundreds of variations you can do to advance, but remember you must do each in perfect form.
This photo is a shot with bad form: notice how his head is hanging down. My neck hurts looking at it.
Add the side plank to the previous ab exercises and your midsection will start feeling and looking better.
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