Bridge
1 Lie on back with knees bent.
2 Tighten abdominal muscles.
3 Lift buttocks off floor until body forms straight line.
4 Hold for 10 seconds.
5 Return to starting position.
Do 2 repetitions.
Knee Plank
1 Lie on stomach with forearms against the floor.
2 Tighten abdominals and lift upper body off ground.
3 Hold for 20 seconds.
4 Return to starting position.
Do 2 repetitions.
Leg Lift
1 Lie on back with knees bent.
2 Squeeze legs together.
3 Lift both legs up a few inches off floor.
4 Return to starting position. Pause.
Do 10 repetitions.
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