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Reverse Lunges

To set up for the reverse lunge, take a long stride back.

Your knees should form two 90-degree angles once you lower down into a lunge.

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Use your front leg to press yourself back up.

Perform five reps per side.

Kneeling Pushups

For a spin on traditional pushups, Yeung recommends kneeling pushups.

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To set up, assume a standard pushup/high plank, placing your hands about shoulder-width distance apart.

This time around, your knees should be on the floor.

double-check your hips don’t sag and your lower back stays flat as you descend into a pushup.

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Your elbows should remain close to your body.

Complete five reps. And if you’d rather complete classic pushups, Yeung encourages you to go for it!

Squeeze your buttocks and press through your heels to raise your hips.

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Keep in mind that you shouldn’t use your lower back so you can push your body up.

Dead bugs begin with you lying flat on your back.

Your arms should be extended with your fingers pointing toward the ceiling and your legs assuming a tabletop position.

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Press your lower back into the floor, and raise your buttocks.

check that your lower back remains in contact with the floor throughout this exercise.

Complete five reps per side.