TARGET Transverse abdominis.
MOVE Abdominal hold -- Hidden underneath your six-pack abs are a group of horizontal muscles called the transverse abdominis. TA muscles act as a belt cinching your waist to your midline adding spinal support for every move you make. Get introduced to TA muscles now by pulling your belly button to your spine. If you're unable to contract your lower abs, the abdominal hold is the easiest and most effective ab workout.
SETUP Sit tall on the edge of a stable chair and plant hands on the chair seat edge.
ACTION Press down through palms to lift your butt and legs off chair. Hold this position for as long as possible, aiming for five to 10 seconds. Lower butt and legs to chair seat; rest for 10-seconds, then repeat. Continue this exercise for 60-seconds. To improve fast, practice abdominal holds daily, before increasing hold time.
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