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Quickly and easily find thorough, step-by-step instructions with crisp photos demonstrating every movement. It’s a great resource for any fitness professional and a valuable tool you can pass along to clients to help ensure proper and effective form. You can feel confident knowing this extensive library was developed by ACE—with complete instructions and safe technique based on the latest in exercise science.

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Walking Lunges with Twists
Walking Lunges with TwistsTarget Body Part: Abs,Butt/Hips,Legs - Thighs
Primary Muscles: Adductors,Erector Spinae,Full Body/Integrated,Gluteus Medius/Minimus (Abductors),Hamstrings,Obliques,Quadriceps (quads),Transverse Abdominus
Exercise Level: Intermediate
Equipment Needed: Medicine Ball

Step 1

Starting Position: Stand with your ...

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Vertical Toe Touches
Vertical Toe TouchesTarget Body Part: Abs
Primary Muscles: Rectus Abdominus (abs),Transverse Abdominus
Exercise Level: Intermediate
Equipment Needed: No Equipment

Step 1

Starting Position: Lie flat on your back on the floor / mat in a bent-knee posit...

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V-ups
V-upsTarget Body Part: Abs
Primary Muscles: Rectus Abdominus (abs),Transverse Abdominus
Exercise Level: Intermediate
Equipment Needed: No Equipment

Step 1

Starting Position: Assume a seated bent-knee position, feet placed flat on the f...

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Upward Facing Dog
Upward Facing DogTarget Body Part: Abs,Back
Primary Muscles: Erector Spinae,Obliques,Rectus Abdominus (abs),Transverse Abdominus
Exercise Level: Beginner
Equipment Needed: No Equipment

Step 1

Starting Position:  Lie prone (on stomach) on a mat with your legs extended...

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TRX ® Suspended Push-up
TRX ® Suspended Push-upTarget Body Part: Arms,Chest,Shoulders
Primary Muscles: Anterior and Medial Deltoids (delts),Pectorals (pecs),Triceps
Exercise Level: Advanced
Equipment Needed: TRX

Step 1

Starting Position: Place your feet securely into the foot cradles positioned dir...

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TRX ® Suspended Pike
TRX ® Suspended PikeTarget Body Part: Abs,Shoulders
Primary Muscles: Anterior and Medial Deltoids (delts),Obliques,Rectus Abdominus (abs),Rotator Cuff,Transverse Abdominus
Exercise Level: Advanced
Equipment Needed: TRX

Step 1

Starting Position: Place your feet securely into the foot cradles positioned dir...

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TRX ® Side-straddle Golf Swings

TRX ® Side-straddle Golf Swings Target Body Part: Back,Chest,Shoulders
Primary Muscles: Anterior and Medial Deltoids (delts),Erector Spinae,Latissimus Dorsi (Lats),Pectorals (pecs),Posterior Deltoids (delts),Rhomboids
Exercise Level: Advanced
Equipment Needed: TRX

Step 1

Starting Position: Holding the TRX handles or foot cradles in each hand, turn yo...

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TRX ® Overhead Triceps Extension
TRX ® Overhead Triceps ExtensionTarget Body Part: Arms
Primary Muscles: Triceps
Exercise Level: Advanced
Equipment Needed: TRX

Step 1

Starting Position: Holding the TRX handles in each hand, turn yourself to face a...

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TRX ® Hip Press
TRX ® Hip PressTarget Body Part: Back,Butt/Hips,Legs - Thighs
Primary Muscles: Erector Spinae,Gluteus Maximus (glutes),Hamstrings
Exercise Level: Advanced
Equipment Needed: TRX

Step 1

Starting Position: Place your feet securely in the foot cradles positioned direc...

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TRX ® Front Rollout
TRX ® Front RolloutTarget Body Part: Abs
Primary Muscles: Obliques,Rectus Abdominus (abs),Transverse Abdominus
Exercise Level: Advanced
Equipment Needed: TRX

Step 1

Starting Position: Holding the TRX handles or foot cradles in each hand, turn to...

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