Exercise #1

The first exercise I do in the “Bombshell Body Workout” series is described as “The Waist Slide” I do each exercise in the series in three sets.

• The Waist Slide sculpts and slims the waist.
• Get a stick (metal bar, wooden stick, or broomstick) and put it on your shoulders
• Stand with feet a few feet apart.
• Bend to each side as far as you can go.
• Tighten your abs as you bend.
• Do 2 sets of 100 or 3 sets of 60.

This exercise is also know as Barbell Side Bend so may also be done with a barbell and weight, this exercise hits the oblique's primarily, and hits the abs and lower back in a secondary manner since all they do is stabilize. If done with a challenging amount of weight, this is a very effect exercise for the external oblique's.

1.Stand up straight while holding a barbell placed on the back of your shoulders (slightly below the neck). Your feet should be shoulder width apart. This will be your starting position.
2.While keeping your back straight and your head up, bend only at the waist to the right as far as possible. Breathe in as you bend to the side. Then hold for a second and come back up to the starting position as you exhale. Tip: Keep the rest of the body stationary.
3.Now repeat the movement but bending to the left instead. Hold for a second and come back to the starting position.
4.Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

I currently do three sets of 70, for a total of 210 repetitions. I use a metal pole without any weight currently just for form. I may add weight once I perfect the move for all repetitions

Caution: Use caution if you have lower back problems, or avoid this exercise altogether, additional weight may create more definition in the oblique’s and could therefore create a look that is not as small as possible.

Variations: You can also do this exercise while seating on a bench or with dumbbells in your hands.