Exercises That Work Your Abs, Butt, And Thighs

1.Wall Push-Up
    Works: arms, chest, back, core, quads

    Kneel with back to wall, hands on floor slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. One at a time, place feet on wall slightly higher than shoulders (as shown). Hold for 30 seconds, then do push-ups for 30 seconds, keeping arms close to body. (Make it easier: Place feet on floor.)
2.Bridge Dip

    Works: arms, back, core

    Sit with heels on wall at knee level, palms on floor under shoulders, fingers facing wall. Press into floor to lift hips a few inches. Bend elbows, lowering body for 2 counts to hover 1 inch above floor (as shown); press back up for 2 counts. Continue for 1 minute. (Make it easier: Place one foot on floor.)

3.Wall Sit
    Works: core, butt, quads

    Sit with back against wall, knees bent 90 degrees. Lift and extend right leg at hip level (as shown). Hold for 30 seconds; then pulse left leg for 30 seconds. (Make it easier: Lower leg for pulses.)

4.Runner's Lunge
    Works: core, butt, quads

    Stand with back about 3 feet from wall. Lift right leg and place toes on wall. Bend left knee deeply and extend arms. Twist torso left, bringing right hand to left foot (as shown). Turn back to center and straighten front leg over 4 counts. Continue for 2 minutes. (Make it easier: Don't twist.)

5.Thread the Needle
    Works: arms, chest, core


    Start in a side plank with right hand under shoulder, feet against base of wall with left toes touching right heel. Extend left arm to ceiling. Over 4 counts, rotate torso to bring left arm down and under chest (as shown). Return to start over 4 counts. Continue for 1 minute. (Make it easier: Don't rotate.)

6.Ultimate Pike

    Works: arms, chest, back, core

    Kneel with back to wall, hands on floor slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. One at a time, place feet on wall 12 to 36 inches above floor. Over 4 counts, pull belly in to lift butt into a pike and push weight into toes (as shown). Return to start over 4 counts. Continue for 1 minute. (Make it easier: Place feet on floor.)