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Wednesday, April 14, 2010

2 chairs + Mop + Effort= SEXY BACK


Nothing's hotter this spring than a toned and defined back for backless dresses and tanks. Forget about taking 50 pounds off the assisted pull up machine at the gym to hoist yourself up; I bet you could lift your own bodyweight if you tried, at least at 45 degree angle for starters.

Position 2 chairs about 3-4 feet apart and place a mop, broom or sturdy bar on top. Position yourself on the floor beneath the bar face up and grasp the handles a bit wider than shoulder width a part. Lead with your chest as you pull yourself up. Pause at the top for about 1 second, slowly lower back down and repeat.

Try to complete 1-3 sets of 10-15 reps and work your way up to 2-4 sets of 20 or even 50 reps! Challenge yourself and always remember to maintain proper form!

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