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Look around at all the fitness books, magazines, and infomercials. Everyone is in search of a good mid section. For some it will never be shown but it’s a symbol of fitness. It’s a symbol of being in shape, it’s a symbol of health. Even though it really doesn’t mean good health at all. It’s however, what everyone wants.

A ripped six pack for men, or a nice rock solid but smooth stomach for women. It’s achievable for everyone. Yes, I said it. It is achievable by everyone. WIth proper exercise and nutrition you can reach that point. For some it may take longer then others but it can happen.

Today I’m going to outline an exercise that I use for anyone who can support it without causing any back problems. This exercise is good to build up endurance and strength in the “Core” region. It will define your abdominals with good nutrition but it will also give you a great base to work with on your other lifts. Another great thing about this exercise is it works your full body and a little cardio at the same time! A little 2 for 1!

This exercise is what I call the Spiderman:

1) First, Get down on your hands and toes. Your back is flat, arms are out wide and out in front of your body. Legs are extended and feet as wide as your hands.

2) Second, When in the position flex your stomach and glutes to create a good base and protect your back. Get as low to the ground as YOU can.

3) Third, Once your set take your right knee and lift it up trying to touch your right elbow. Then return your right foot back to where it was. Make sure you extend it out as far as it was before. Then switch sides to the Left.

4) Fourth, Keep this going staying low to the ground and abs & glutes tight the whole time. Try and do as many as you can. I have some clients who do 10, some 20 and some do as many as they can for a minute. Find what works for you!

Below are 2 pictures showing what it should look similar too.

Good Luck!

Jordan Gruppen
Your Perpetual Fitness Personal Training