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Frog with Exercise Band

By Marguerite Ogle, About.com

Updated: January 02, 2008

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Extend and Return the Legs

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Advanced Frog with Exercise Band

photo: Peter Kramer, courtesy of Kolesar Studios
  • Inhale: Keep the heels together and extend the legs at about a 45-degree angle. The lower you extend your legs, the more challenging it is to the abs. However, you must be able to keep your belly down and your back on the mat.

  • Exhale: Bend the knees and bring the heels back toward the sit bones. Keep the knees shoulder-width apart.
Repeat, doing 6 to 8 extensions. Put your head down if there is too much strain on your neck.

Tips: Concentrate on your mid-line as you extend and return your legs.

Be sure to keep good upper body form with the abs deeply scooped, the shoulders down, and the chest wide.
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