Well-Armed

By Kristen Dollard, Photographs by Michael E.

Sculpt lean arms

Extra Credit: Reverse Chaturanga


Lie prone. Curl your toes under and place the palms of your hands flat on the mat beside your shoulders. Squeeze the elbows into the body. As you inhale, push your body up into Chaturanga. Exhale. On the next inhale, lift the body in one piece (hips in line with shoulders). Starting from that suspended position rather than the ground makes it muy difícil. "Try one or two of these at first and try to work up to 7 to 10 over time. They are tough puppies that'll kick your ass," Lechonczak says.

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