Abs Are Made in the Kitchen, but Also With This Incredible 5-Move Workout

Your whole side body and waist will get a strong burn from this one. "Make sure to keep lifting out of your bottom shoulder throughout the exercise," said Elaine. She suggests that "as you twist, imagine your waist is a wet washcloth and you're trying to squeeze every last drop out."

Tips for modifying or making it more challenging: "To modify, bend your top leg and create a 'kickstand' in front of your body to provide more support. To advance, hold a hand weight in your top hand (around 3-5 lbs.)."

• Start in a side forearm plank with your right forearm down, elbow directly below your right shoulder and left arm reaching up to the sky.
• Stagger your feet so that your left foot is in front of your right.
• Inhale to prepare. As you exhale, thread your left arm under your waist, allowing your hips to twist as you reach.
• Inhale to return to your starting position.
• Repeat on the other side. This completes one rep.
• Complete 12 reps.