Recommendations: 2-3 Sets, 10-15 Reps
Position the bar of a Smith Machine to its lowest point. Lie on an exercise mat on the floor with your lower back pressed against the floor, with your knees slightly bent and your feet locked under the bar of the Smith Machine. Cross your arms over your chest. This is the starting position. Slowly raise your shoulders and upper back by contracting your abs until you are upright. As you lift your body twist it to the right so that your left elbow comes closer to the your right knee. Exhale during this movement. Hold this position for 2-3 seconds. Slowly return to the starting position. Inhale during this movement. Slowly raise your shoulders and upper back by contracting your abs until you are upright. As you lift your body twist it to the left so that your right elbow comes closer to the your left knee. Exhale during this movement. Hold this position for 2-3 seconds. Slowly return to the starting position. Inhale during this movement. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.