{"id":1768621,"date":"2026-02-09T14:24:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T11:24:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1768621"},"modified":"2026-02-09T14:24:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T11:24:52","slug":"14-exercises-you-can-do-in-bed-while-watching-tv-yes-really","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1768621","title":{"rendered":"14 Exercises You Can Do in Bed While Watching TV (Yes, Really)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/uUg7H847U22soBtEZUXidEMmons=\/1500&#215;0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/exercises-in-bed-1-8cd19f3a033f48ada32e2a77147b420f.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><main id=\"main_1-0\" class=\"comp main layout-body--continuous-scroll mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><\/p>\n<article id=\"beauty-article--sc_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-article--sc beauty-article mntl-article mntl-article--two-column-right-rail sc-ad-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp article-header mntl-block article-top\">\n<h1 id=\"article-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-heading mntl-text-block\">14 Exercises You Can Do in Bed While Watching TV (Yes, Really)<\/h1>\n<p id=\"article-subheading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-subheading mntl-text-block\">A softer way to work out.<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines beauty-bylines mntl-bylines\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item mntl-attribution__item--has-date\"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">By<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Deven Hopp is an experienced writer and editor with over five years of experience covering the beauty industry for sites like Byrdie and Makeup.com. She is currently the brand director for Versed Skincare.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Deven Hopp<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"byrdie contributor deven hopp\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/L-xthZLNK85yzDCwMyhsg5nkTcQ=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/cdn.cliqueinc.com__cache__users__350__deven-hopp-350-main_image-f614abc788434ce099acc284f1e76d85.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/L-xthZLNK85yzDCwMyhsg5nkTcQ=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/cdn.cliqueinc.com__cache__users__350__deven-hopp-350-main_image-f614abc788434ce099acc284f1e76d85.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"byrdie contributor deven hopp\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nDeven Hopp\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--x\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nDeven Hopp is an experienced writer and editor with over five years of experience covering the beauty industry for sites like Byrdie and Makeup.com. She is currently the brand director for Versed Skincare.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nByrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\">Published on February 09, 2026 09:24AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--beauty_wellness_reviewer\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item \"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">Reviewed by<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"&lt;p&gt;Briana Bain, DPT, PT, is a physical therapist based in Virginia Beach. 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1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--finalverdict beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-finalverdict\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Doing exercises in bed can provide toning and strengthening benefits, even without significant calorie burn. <\/li>\n<li>Exercises such as shoulder rolls and bridges help activate your muscles and are safe for most people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> We all want to work out (we really do!), but sometimes, just getting out of bed is challenging enough. And if we&#8217;ve had an especially long day, not crawling directly <em>back into<\/em> bed requires far more discipline than we can muster. Curling up with Netflix usually wins out over a good ab-tightening, glute-toning workout, no matter how much we desire the results. So, for those especially taxing days, we offer an olive branch: a list of toning and strengthening exercises you could do whilein the comfort of your own bed. The moves might not be an equal contender for a HIIT class, or build lean muscle mass like a heavy strength training workout will, but sometimes the &#8220;next best thing&#8221; is <em>the <\/em>best thing for that day.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>When it comes to fitness, any steps forward should be celebrated. So we turned to two expert personal trainers<em>\u00a0<\/em>who gave us all the best body-sculpting moves you can do from your bed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Hayley Geddes-Smith\u00a0is a London-based certified personal trainer, group exercise instructor, evidence-based nutrition coach, and owner of\u00a0Balance By Hayley.<\/li>\n<li>Elizabeth Kovar is an ACE-Certified Personal Trainer, yoga instructor, and the author of\u00a0<em>Finding Om: An Indian Journey of Rickshaws, Chai, Chapattis and Gurus.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Read on for 14 strengthening exercises you can do to tone up while on your bed watching your favorite show.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Safety and Precautions <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> In general, any of the exercises listed here are safe to do in bed for anyone. However, it\u2019s important to consult your physician prior to trying them if you have any health conditions, injuries, or concerns. It\u2019s also very important that you ensure you are centered on the bed or have adequate room on the bed on either side of your body so that you will not fall off.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Myths <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The most notable myth or misconception surrounding the exercises our experts describe here is that you can\u2019t do any sort of useful workout on your bed. Though it\u2019s important to keep in mind that these bed exercises aren\u2019t going to burn a significant number of calories, they still have plenty of strengthening and toning benefits. Exercise is about a lot more than burning calories, and doing some movement after a long day while you take well-deserved time to relax and unwind, should leave you feeling proud for doing a double dose of self-care for your body and mind.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Read on for 14 exercises you can do in bed, below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Shoulder Rolls <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Start your in-bed workout routine with a little shoulder mobility exercise to warm up. You can fit these in anywhere, from your bed to your desk as an easy way to activate the shoulders, loosen rigid muscles in the area, and release any tension in the neck, too.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Raise both shoulders toward your ears, simultaneously.<\/li>\n<li>Once elevated, roll both shoulders forward while squeezing the scapulae (or shoulder blades) down and back.<\/li>\n<li>Roll back into neutral, starting position.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat in the opposite direction.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat 15 times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Scapulae Squeezes <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Continue the upper body activation by opening the chest and strengthening the muscles in the upper back.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Sit up straight, with both feet touching the floor or sit-bones otherwise grounded into the mattress.<\/li>\n<li>Open the chest, leading back with the shoulders as if pinching the scapulae together. (Make sure you&#8217;re maintaining space between the shoulders and ears, not crowding them together in a shrugging motion.)<\/li>\n<li>Hold for several seconds; release.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat 10 times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Pillow Crunches <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> By elevating your legs, you\u2019ll isolate your abs with these crunches.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Stack two pillows at the foot of your bed.<\/li>\n<li>Lie flat on your back with your feet resting on the pillows and arms crossed over your chest.<\/li>\n<li>Inhale to pull your core in, and then exhale as you lift your upper body towards your feet, squeezing your abs to initiate the movement.<\/li>\n<li>Slowly lower your body down, engaging your core and resisting gravity.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat 15 times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Push-Ups <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Push-ups\u00a0are great for strengthening the chest, arms, and core, but they can be really challenging. This variation offers some of the same benefits, even if you\u2019re not yet able to do a traditional push-up. \u201cAn incline push-up is achievable for most people, as the gravity on the body is less than on the floor, allowing [you] to complete a full range of motion,\u201d explains Kovar. \u201cThe knee drive promotes further core stability, so it strengthens the entire front side of the body.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Place your hands on the edge of the bed or couch, and walk your feet back to where your body forms a straight incline plank from your heels to your head.\u00a0Your hands should be slightly wider than shoulder distance.<\/li>\n<li>Engage your core, and bend your elbows to lower your body towards the bed (avoid bending at the hips) until your elbows are at 90 degrees.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cReturn the arms back to the starting position and then drive your right knee forward and back, and then the left knee forward and back to its starting position,\u201d explains Kovar.<\/li>\n<li>Complete 12 reps.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Roundhouse Kicks <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This move targets your glutes and abs, and strengthens your hips.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Lie on your back with your arms and legs extended.<\/li>\n<li>Lift your right leg an inch or two off the bed and rotate it up and out in a wide circle, keeping your leg straight.<\/li>\n<li>Once your leg is level with your hip, bring it up to the center of your body and lower it back down to the starting position.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat your circle in a slow and controlled motion five times, and then reverse the direction.<\/li>\n<li>Do 10 reps of the entire cycle per leg.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Bridges <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Most people say that they don&#8217;t feel the glutes contract as much as they would like. The main thing to remember while performing this exercise is to really focus on squeezing and activating your glutes\u2014this is known as the mind-muscle connection,&#8221; explains Geddes-Smith. &#8220;Studies have shown that you get more activation when you\u2019re thinking about the muscle you are trying to target, so less thinking about what you are going to have for dinner tonight instead!&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Lie on your bed with your knees bent, feet on the floor, and arms extended at your sides.<\/li>\n<li>Squeeze your glutes to lift your hips off the bed until your knees, hips, and shoulders form a straight line.<\/li>\n<li>Lower with control, keeping your glutes engaged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_47-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Leg Circles <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This move will tone your core, glutes, hamstrings, and quads.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_50-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Lie on your back with your legs extended out in front of you.<\/li>\n<li>Squeeze your legs together and lift them up about three inches off of the bed.<\/li>\n<li>Draw a circle the size of a basketball in the air with your toes.<\/li>\n<li>Complete 20 reps in one direction, and then complete 20 reps in the reverse direction.<\/li>\n<li>Switch legs and repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_52-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>For more of a challenge for your lower abdominal muscles, draw figure-eights instead of circles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_53-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Sit and Twist <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_54-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This is a great move for your abs, and the twist component targets your obliques.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_56-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Lie on your back, knees bent, and feet flat on the bed.<\/li>\n<li>Place your hands behind your head with your elbows bent and out to each side.<\/li>\n<li>Exhale, engaging your core as you sit up.<\/li>\n<li>Once you reach sitting position, twist your right elbow towards your left knee.<\/li>\n<li>Come back to center and lower your body back down.<\/li>\n<li>Do 20 sit-ups, alternating the side you twist to each time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_58-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Dips <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_59-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cDips are an effective exercise to strengthen the back of the arm, the triceps,\u201d notes Kovar. Your arms will be behind you on the edge of your bed or the couch while you lower your butt towards the ground.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_61-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Sit at the very edge of your bed or couch with your hands on either side of your butt and fingers over the front edge of the bed. \u201cPlace the soles of the feet on the floor, knees bent to 90 degrees (for a more challenging dip, keep the legs straight and heels on the ground),\u201d says Kovar.<\/li>\n<li>Lower the torso toward the ground, bending your elbows to 90 degrees.<\/li>\n<li>Press through your palms and use your triceps to straighten your arms and lift your body back up\u2014don\u2019t lift from your hips.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Complete 12 reps.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_63-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Oblique Twists <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_64-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This is another effective exercise for the obliques.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_66-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Sit up straight with your feet flat on the bed, arms at a 90-degree angle, elbows in line with your shoulders, and core engaged.<\/li>\n<li>Keeping your head stationary, twist your torso and arms side to side for 60 seconds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_68-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>To increase the calorie burn, pick up the pace and add a punch each time you twist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_69-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Knees to Chest <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_70-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This simple exercise will tone two hard-to-target areas\u2014your lower abs and inner thighs.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_72-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Sit on the edge of the bed or couch.<\/li>\n<li>Engage your core to bring your knees up into your chest, squeezing your legs together.<\/li>\n<li>Lean back as you extend your legs out straight to a 45-degree angle so that your body is in the shape of a \u201cV.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Hold that position for a few seconds, and then return to the starting position.<\/li>\n<li>Complete 15 reps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_74-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Side Leg Lifts <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_75-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This movement is small, but don\u2019t be fooled\u2014you\u2019ll feel the burn in your glutes and hips in no time.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_77-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Lie on one side with your legs extended, hips stacked, and your head resting on your arm.<\/li>\n<li>Keeping both hips stacked, pull your navel into your spine and lift your straightened top leg as high as you can.<\/li>\n<li>Hold the top position for a few seconds, and then lower back down.<\/li>\n<li>Complete 20 reps, and then switch sides.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_79-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Butterfly Sit-Ups <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_80-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cThese help you to get full contraction of the abdominal muscles, which will build more strength and improve muscle growth whilst also stretching the lower back and opening up your hip rotators, which will ultimately help with lots of other exercises, including the squat,\u201d explains Geddes-Smith.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_82-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Lie on you back with the soles of the feet together and your arms outstretched above your head.<\/li>\n<li>Using only your abs and not your arms for momentum, lift your upper body in one fluid motion, reaching forward and touching your heels.<\/li>\n<li>Engage your abs to slowly lower back down to the starting position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_84-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Back Extension Squeezes <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_85-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Geddes-Smith says back extensions are a great exercise for strengthening the lower back muscles. \u201cAdding in the V-squeeze also recruits the upper back muscles,\u201d she says.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_87-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Lie on your stomach with your body fully extended in a straight line and your hands on either side of your head.<\/li>\n<li>Contract your glutes and back muscles to simultaneously lift your upper body and chest and lower body off the bed as if you are Superman flying. Squeeze your shoulder blades together, pulling your elbows towards the center of your back.<\/li>\n<li>Hold for one second and then slowly lower your body back to the bed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"beauty-breadcrumbs--chips_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-universal-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more mntl-text-block text-title-100\">Read more:<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-universal-breadcrumbs_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-breadcrumbs mntl-block text-label-300 breadcrumbs\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Health &amp; Wellness<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span 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1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--finalverdict beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-finalverdict\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Doing exercises in bed can provide toning and strengthening benefits, even without significant calorie burn. <\/li>\n<li>Exercises such as shoulder rolls and bridges help activate your muscles and are safe for most people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> We all want to work out (we really do!), but sometimes, just getting out of bed is challenging enough. And if we&#8217;ve had an especially long day, not crawling directly <em>back into<\/em> bed requires far more discipline than we can muster. Curling up with Netflix usually wins out over a good ab-tightening, glute-toning workout, no matter how much we desire the results. So, for those especially taxing days, we offer an olive branch: a list of toning and strengthening exercises you could do whilein the comfort of your own bed. The moves might not be an equal contender for a HIIT class, or build lean muscle mass like a heavy strength training workout will, but sometimes the &#8220;next best thing&#8221; is <em>the <\/em>best thing for that day.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>When it comes to fitness, any steps forward should be celebrated. So we turned to two expert personal trainers<em>\u00a0<\/em>who gave us all the best body-sculpting moves you can do from your bed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Hayley Geddes-Smith\u00a0is a London-based certified personal trainer, group exercise instructor, evidence-based nutrition coach, and owner of\u00a0Balance By Hayley.<\/li>\n<li>Elizabeth Kovar is an ACE-Certified Personal Trainer, yoga instructor, and the author of\u00a0<em>Finding Om: An Indian Journey of Rickshaws, Chai, Chapattis and Gurus.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Read on for 14 strengthening exercises you can do to tone up while on your bed watching your favorite show.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Safety and Precautions <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> In general, any of the exercises listed here are safe to do in bed for anyone. However, it\u2019s important to consult your physician prior to trying them if you have any health conditions, injuries, or concerns. It\u2019s also very important that you ensure you are centered on the bed or have adequate room on the bed on either side of your body so that you will not fall off.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Myths <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The most notable myth or misconception surrounding the exercises our experts describe here is that you can\u2019t do any sort of useful workout on your bed. Though it\u2019s important to keep in mind that these bed exercises aren\u2019t going to burn a significant number of calories, they still have plenty of strengthening and toning benefits. Exercise is about a lot more than burning calories, and doing some movement after a long day while you take well-deserved time to relax and unwind, should leave you feeling proud for doing a double dose of self-care for your body and mind.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Read on for 14 exercises you can do in bed, below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Shoulder Rolls <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Start your in-bed workout routine with a little shoulder mobility exercise to warm up. You can fit these in anywhere, from your bed to your desk as an easy way to activate the shoulders, loosen rigid muscles in the area, and release any tension in the neck, too.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Raise both shoulders toward your ears, simultaneously.<\/li>\n<li>Once elevated, roll both shoulders forward while squeezing the scapulae (or shoulder blades) down and back.<\/li>\n<li>Roll back into neutral, starting position.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat in the opposite direction.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat 15 times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Scapulae Squeezes <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Continue the upper body activation by opening the chest and strengthening the muscles in the upper back.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Sit up straight, with both feet touching the floor or sit-bones otherwise grounded into the mattress.<\/li>\n<li>Open the chest, leading back with the shoulders as if pinching the scapulae together. (Make sure you&#8217;re maintaining space between the shoulders and ears, not crowding them together in a shrugging motion.)<\/li>\n<li>Hold for several seconds; release.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat 10 times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Pillow Crunches <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> By elevating your legs, you\u2019ll isolate your abs with these crunches.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Stack two pillows at the foot of your bed.<\/li>\n<li>Lie flat on your back with your feet resting on the pillows and arms crossed over your chest.<\/li>\n<li>Inhale to pull your core in, and then exhale as you lift your upper body towards your feet, squeezing your abs to initiate the movement.<\/li>\n<li>Slowly lower your body down, engaging your core and resisting gravity.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat 15 times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Push-Ups <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Push-ups\u00a0are great for strengthening the chest, arms, and core, but they can be really challenging. This variation offers some of the same benefits, even if you\u2019re not yet able to do a traditional push-up. \u201cAn incline push-up is achievable for most people, as the gravity on the body is less than on the floor, allowing [you] to complete a full range of motion,\u201d explains Kovar. \u201cThe knee drive promotes further core stability, so it strengthens the entire front side of the body.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Place your hands on the edge of the bed or couch, and walk your feet back to where your body forms a straight incline plank from your heels to your head.\u00a0Your hands should be slightly wider than shoulder distance.<\/li>\n<li>Engage your core, and bend your elbows to lower your body towards the bed (avoid bending at the hips) until your elbows are at 90 degrees.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cReturn the arms back to the starting position and then drive your right knee forward and back, and then the left knee forward and back to its starting position,\u201d explains Kovar.<\/li>\n<li>Complete 12 reps.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Roundhouse Kicks <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This move targets your glutes and abs, and strengthens your hips.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Lie on your back with your arms and legs extended.<\/li>\n<li>Lift your right leg an inch or two off the bed and rotate it up and out in a wide circle, keeping your leg straight.<\/li>\n<li>Once your leg is level with your hip, bring it up to the center of your body and lower it back down to the starting position.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat your circle in a slow and controlled motion five times, and then reverse the direction.<\/li>\n<li>Do 10 reps of the entire cycle per leg.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Bridges <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Most people say that they don&#8217;t feel the glutes contract as much as they would like. The main thing to remember while performing this exercise is to really focus on squeezing and activating your glutes\u2014this is known as the mind-muscle connection,&#8221; explains Geddes-Smith. &#8220;Studies have shown that you get more activation when you\u2019re thinking about the muscle you are trying to target, so less thinking about what you are going to have for dinner tonight instead!&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Lie on your bed with your knees bent, feet on the floor, and arms extended at your sides.<\/li>\n<li>Squeeze your glutes to lift your hips off the bed until your knees, hips, and shoulders form a straight line.<\/li>\n<li>Lower with control, keeping your glutes engaged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_47-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Leg Circles <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This move will tone your core, glutes, hamstrings, and quads.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_50-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Lie on your back with your legs extended out in front of you.<\/li>\n<li>Squeeze your legs together and lift them up about three inches off of the bed.<\/li>\n<li>Draw a circle the size of a basketball in the air with your toes.<\/li>\n<li>Complete 20 reps in one direction, and then complete 20 reps in the reverse direction.<\/li>\n<li>Switch legs and repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_52-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>For more of a challenge for your lower abdominal muscles, draw figure-eights instead of circles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_53-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Sit and Twist <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_54-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This is a great move for your abs, and the twist component targets your obliques.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_56-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Lie on your back, knees bent, and feet flat on the bed.<\/li>\n<li>Place your hands behind your head with your elbows bent and out to each side.<\/li>\n<li>Exhale, engaging your core as you sit up.<\/li>\n<li>Once you reach sitting position, twist your right elbow towards your left knee.<\/li>\n<li>Come back to center and lower your body back down.<\/li>\n<li>Do 20 sit-ups, alternating the side you twist to each time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_58-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Dips <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_59-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cDips are an effective exercise to strengthen the back of the arm, the triceps,\u201d notes Kovar. Your arms will be behind you on the edge of your bed or the couch while you lower your butt towards the ground.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_61-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Sit at the very edge of your bed or couch with your hands on either side of your butt and fingers over the front edge of the bed. \u201cPlace the soles of the feet on the floor, knees bent to 90 degrees (for a more challenging dip, keep the legs straight and heels on the ground),\u201d says Kovar.<\/li>\n<li>Lower the torso toward the ground, bending your elbows to 90 degrees.<\/li>\n<li>Press through your palms and use your triceps to straighten your arms and lift your body back up\u2014don\u2019t lift from your hips.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Complete 12 reps.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_63-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Oblique Twists <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_64-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This is another effective exercise for the obliques.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_66-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Sit up straight with your feet flat on the bed, arms at a 90-degree angle, elbows in line with your shoulders, and core engaged.<\/li>\n<li>Keeping your head stationary, twist your torso and arms side to side for 60 seconds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_68-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>To increase the calorie burn, pick up the pace and add a punch each time you twist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_69-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Knees to Chest <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_70-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This simple exercise will tone two hard-to-target areas\u2014your lower abs and inner thighs.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_72-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Sit on the edge of the bed or couch.<\/li>\n<li>Engage your core to bring your knees up into your chest, squeezing your legs together.<\/li>\n<li>Lean back as you extend your legs out straight to a 45-degree angle so that your body is in the shape of a \u201cV.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Hold that position for a few seconds, and then return to the starting position.<\/li>\n<li>Complete 15 reps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_74-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Side Leg Lifts <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_75-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This movement is small, but don\u2019t be fooled\u2014you\u2019ll feel the burn in your glutes and hips in no time.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_77-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Lie on one side with your legs extended, hips stacked, and your head resting on your arm.<\/li>\n<li>Keeping both hips stacked, pull your navel into your spine and lift your straightened top leg as high as you can.<\/li>\n<li>Hold the top position for a few seconds, and then lower back down.<\/li>\n<li>Complete 20 reps, and then switch sides.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_79-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Butterfly Sit-Ups <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_80-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cThese help you to get full contraction of the abdominal muscles, which will build more strength and improve muscle growth whilst also stretching the lower back and opening up your hip rotators, which will ultimately help with lots of other exercises, including the squat,\u201d explains Geddes-Smith.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_82-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Lie on you back with the soles of the feet together and your arms outstretched above your head.<\/li>\n<li>Using only your abs and not your arms for momentum, lift your upper body in one fluid motion, reaching forward and touching your heels.<\/li>\n<li>Engage your abs to slowly lower back down to the starting position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_84-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Back Extension Squeezes <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_85-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Geddes-Smith says back extensions are a great exercise for strengthening the lower back muscles. \u201cAdding in the V-squeeze also recruits the upper back muscles,\u201d she says.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_87-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Lie on your stomach with your body fully extended in a straight line and your hands on either side of your head.<\/li>\n<li>Contract your glutes and back muscles to simultaneously lift your upper body and chest and lower body off the bed as if you are Superman flying. Squeeze your shoulder blades together, pulling your elbows towards the center of your back.<\/li>\n<li>Hold for one second and then slowly lower your body back to the bed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"beauty-breadcrumbs--chips_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-universal-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more mntl-text-block text-title-100\">Read more:<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-universal-breadcrumbs_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-breadcrumbs mntl-block text-label-300 breadcrumbs\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Health &amp; Wellness<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Fitness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Sv71_3HskQkA927jPwN83QZLAKI=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/exercises-in-bed-2-706de68eeace48538cd8361595159878.jpg\" width=\"1139\" height=\"854\" alt=\"A person resting on a bed lying on their stomach and leaning on a pillow looking forward\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Sv71_3HskQkA927jPwN83QZLAKI=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/exercises-in-bed-2-706de68eeace48538cd8361595159878.jpg\" width=\"1139\" height=\"854\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"A person resting on a bed lying on their stomach and leaning on a pillow looking forward\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Death to Stock<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--finalverdict beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-finalverdict\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Doing exercises in bed can provide toning and strengthening benefits, even without significant calorie burn. <\/li>\n<li>Exercises such as shoulder rolls and bridges help activate your muscles and are safe for most people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> We all want to work out (we really do!), but sometimes, just getting out of bed is challenging enough. And if we&#8217;ve had an especially long day, not crawling directly <em>back into<\/em> bed requires far more discipline than we can muster. Curling up with Netflix usually wins out over a good ab-tightening, glute-toning workout, no matter how much we desire the results. So, for those especially taxing days, we offer an olive branch: a list of toning and strengthening exercises you could do whilein the comfort of your own bed. The moves might not be an equal contender for a HIIT class, or build lean muscle mass like a heavy strength training workout will, but sometimes the &#8220;next best thing&#8221; is <em>the <\/em>best thing for that day.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>When it comes to fitness, any steps forward should be celebrated. So we turned to two expert personal trainers<em>\u00a0<\/em>who gave us all the best body-sculpting moves you can do from your bed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Hayley Geddes-Smith\u00a0is a London-based certified personal trainer, group exercise instructor, evidence-based nutrition coach, and owner of\u00a0Balance By Hayley.<\/li>\n<li>Elizabeth Kovar is an ACE-Certified Personal Trainer, yoga instructor, and the author of\u00a0<em>Finding Om: An Indian Journey of Rickshaws, Chai, Chapattis and Gurus.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Read on for 14 strengthening exercises you can do to tone up while on your bed watching your favorite show.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Safety and Precautions <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> In general, any of the exercises listed here are safe to do in bed for anyone. However, it\u2019s important to consult your physician prior to trying them if you have any health conditions, injuries, or concerns. It\u2019s also very important that you ensure you are centered on the bed or have adequate room on the bed on either side of your body so that you will not fall off.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Myths <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The most notable myth or misconception surrounding the exercises our experts describe here is that you can\u2019t do any sort of useful workout on your bed. Though it\u2019s important to keep in mind that these bed exercises aren\u2019t going to burn a significant number of calories, they still have plenty of strengthening and toning benefits. Exercise is about a lot more than burning calories, and doing some movement after a long day while you take well-deserved time to relax and unwind, should leave you feeling proud for doing a double dose of self-care for your body and mind.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Read on for 14 exercises you can do in bed, below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Shoulder Rolls <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Start your in-bed workout routine with a little shoulder mobility exercise to warm up. You can fit these in anywhere, from your bed to your desk as an easy way to activate the shoulders, loosen rigid muscles in the area, and release any tension in the neck, too.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Raise both shoulders toward your ears, simultaneously.<\/li>\n<li>Once elevated, roll both shoulders forward while squeezing the scapulae (or shoulder blades) down and back.<\/li>\n<li>Roll back into neutral, starting position.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat in the opposite direction.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat 15 times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Scapulae Squeezes <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Continue the upper body activation by opening the chest and strengthening the muscles in the upper back.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Sit up straight, with both feet touching the floor or sit-bones otherwise grounded into the mattress.<\/li>\n<li>Open the chest, leading back with the shoulders as if pinching the scapulae together. (Make sure you&#8217;re maintaining space between the shoulders and ears, not crowding them together in a shrugging motion.)<\/li>\n<li>Hold for several seconds; release.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat 10 times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Pillow Crunches <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> By elevating your legs, you\u2019ll isolate your abs with these crunches.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Stack two pillows at the foot of your bed.<\/li>\n<li>Lie flat on your back with your feet resting on the pillows and arms crossed over your chest.<\/li>\n<li>Inhale to pull your core in, and then exhale as you lift your upper body towards your feet, squeezing your abs to initiate the movement.<\/li>\n<li>Slowly lower your body down, engaging your core and resisting gravity.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat 15 times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Push-Ups <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Push-ups\u00a0are great for strengthening the chest, arms, and core, but they can be really challenging. This variation offers some of the same benefits, even if you\u2019re not yet able to do a traditional push-up. \u201cAn incline push-up is achievable for most people, as the gravity on the body is less than on the floor, allowing [you] to complete a full range of motion,\u201d explains Kovar. \u201cThe knee drive promotes further core stability, so it strengthens the entire front side of the body.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Place your hands on the edge of the bed or couch, and walk your feet back to where your body forms a straight incline plank from your heels to your head.\u00a0Your hands should be slightly wider than shoulder distance.<\/li>\n<li>Engage your core, and bend your elbows to lower your body towards the bed (avoid bending at the hips) until your elbows are at 90 degrees.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cReturn the arms back to the starting position and then drive your right knee forward and back, and then the left knee forward and back to its starting position,\u201d explains Kovar.<\/li>\n<li>Complete 12 reps.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Roundhouse Kicks <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This move targets your glutes and abs, and strengthens your hips.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Lie on your back with your arms and legs extended.<\/li>\n<li>Lift your right leg an inch or two off the bed and rotate it up and out in a wide circle, keeping your leg straight.<\/li>\n<li>Once your leg is level with your hip, bring it up to the center of your body and lower it back down to the starting position.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat your circle in a slow and controlled motion five times, and then reverse the direction.<\/li>\n<li>Do 10 reps of the entire cycle per leg.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Bridges <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Most people say that they don&#8217;t feel the glutes contract as much as they would like. The main thing to remember while performing this exercise is to really focus on squeezing and activating your glutes\u2014this is known as the mind-muscle connection,&#8221; explains Geddes-Smith. &#8220;Studies have shown that you get more activation when you\u2019re thinking about the muscle you are trying to target, so less thinking about what you are going to have for dinner tonight instead!&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Lie on your bed with your knees bent, feet on the floor, and arms extended at your sides.<\/li>\n<li>Squeeze your glutes to lift your hips off the bed until your knees, hips, and shoulders form a straight line.<\/li>\n<li>Lower with control, keeping your glutes engaged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_47-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Leg Circles <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This move will tone your core, glutes, hamstrings, and quads.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_50-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Lie on your back with your legs extended out in front of you.<\/li>\n<li>Squeeze your legs together and lift them up about three inches off of the bed.<\/li>\n<li>Draw a circle the size of a basketball in the air with your toes.<\/li>\n<li>Complete 20 reps in one direction, and then complete 20 reps in the reverse direction.<\/li>\n<li>Switch legs and repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_52-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>For more of a challenge for your lower abdominal muscles, draw figure-eights instead of circles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_53-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Sit and Twist <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_54-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This is a great move for your abs, and the twist component targets your obliques.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_56-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Lie on your back, knees bent, and feet flat on the bed.<\/li>\n<li>Place your hands behind your head with your elbows bent and out to each side.<\/li>\n<li>Exhale, engaging your core as you sit up.<\/li>\n<li>Once you reach sitting position, twist your right elbow towards your left knee.<\/li>\n<li>Come back to center and lower your body back down.<\/li>\n<li>Do 20 sit-ups, alternating the side you twist to each time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_58-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Dips <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_59-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cDips are an effective exercise to strengthen the back of the arm, the triceps,\u201d notes Kovar. Your arms will be behind you on the edge of your bed or the couch while you lower your butt towards the ground.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_61-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Sit at the very edge of your bed or couch with your hands on either side of your butt and fingers over the front edge of the bed. \u201cPlace the soles of the feet on the floor, knees bent to 90 degrees (for a more challenging dip, keep the legs straight and heels on the ground),\u201d says Kovar.<\/li>\n<li>Lower the torso toward the ground, bending your elbows to 90 degrees.<\/li>\n<li>Press through your palms and use your triceps to straighten your arms and lift your body back up\u2014don\u2019t lift from your hips.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Complete 12 reps.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_63-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Oblique Twists <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_64-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This is another effective exercise for the obliques.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_66-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Sit up straight with your feet flat on the bed, arms at a 90-degree angle, elbows in line with your shoulders, and core engaged.<\/li>\n<li>Keeping your head stationary, twist your torso and arms side to side for 60 seconds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_68-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>To increase the calorie burn, pick up the pace and add a punch each time you twist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_69-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Knees to Chest <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_70-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This simple exercise will tone two hard-to-target areas\u2014your lower abs and inner thighs.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_72-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Sit on the edge of the bed or couch.<\/li>\n<li>Engage your core to bring your knees up into your chest, squeezing your legs together.<\/li>\n<li>Lean back as you extend your legs out straight to a 45-degree angle so that your body is in the shape of a \u201cV.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Hold that position for a few seconds, and then return to the starting position.<\/li>\n<li>Complete 15 reps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_74-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Side Leg Lifts <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_75-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This movement is small, but don\u2019t be fooled\u2014you\u2019ll feel the burn in your glutes and hips in no time.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_77-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Lie on one side with your legs extended, hips stacked, and your head resting on your arm.<\/li>\n<li>Keeping both hips stacked, pull your navel into your spine and lift your straightened top leg as high as you can.<\/li>\n<li>Hold the top position for a few seconds, and then lower back down.<\/li>\n<li>Complete 20 reps, and then switch sides.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_79-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Butterfly Sit-Ups <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_80-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cThese help you to get full contraction of the abdominal muscles, which will build more strength and improve muscle growth whilst also stretching the lower back and opening up your hip rotators, which will ultimately help with lots of other exercises, including the squat,\u201d explains Geddes-Smith.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_82-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Lie on you back with the soles of the feet together and your arms outstretched above your head.<\/li>\n<li>Using only your abs and not your arms for momentum, lift your upper body in one fluid motion, reaching forward and touching your heels.<\/li>\n<li>Engage your abs to slowly lower back down to the starting position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_84-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Back Extension Squeezes <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_85-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Geddes-Smith says back extensions are a great exercise for strengthening the lower back muscles. \u201cAdding in the V-squeeze also recruits the upper back muscles,\u201d she says.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_87-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Lie on your stomach with your body fully extended in a straight line and your hands on either side of your head.<\/li>\n<li>Contract your glutes and back muscles to simultaneously lift your upper body and chest and lower body off the bed as if you are Superman flying. Squeeze your shoulder blades together, pulling your elbows towards the center of your back.<\/li>\n<li>Hold for one second and then slowly lower your body back to the bed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--finalverdict beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-finalverdict\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Doing exercises in bed can provide toning and strengthening benefits, even without significant calorie burn. <\/li>\n<li>Exercises such as shoulder rolls and bridges help activate your muscles and are safe for most people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> We all want to work out (we really do!), but sometimes, just getting out of bed is challenging enough. And if we&#8217;ve had an especially long day, not crawling directly <em>back into<\/em> bed requires far more discipline than we can muster. Curling up with Netflix usually wins out over a good ab-tightening, glute-toning workout, no matter how much we desire the results. So, for those especially taxing days, we offer an olive branch: a list of toning and strengthening exercises you could do whilein the comfort of your own bed. The moves might not be an equal contender for a HIIT class, or build lean muscle mass like a heavy strength training workout will, but sometimes the &#8220;next best thing&#8221; is <em>the <\/em>best thing for that day.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>When it comes to fitness, any steps forward should be celebrated. So we turned to two expert personal trainers<em>\u00a0<\/em>who gave us all the best body-sculpting moves you can do from your bed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Hayley Geddes-Smith\u00a0is a London-based certified personal trainer, group exercise instructor, evidence-based nutrition coach, and owner of\u00a0Balance By Hayley.<\/li>\n<li>Elizabeth Kovar is an ACE-Certified Personal Trainer, yoga instructor, and the author of\u00a0<em>Finding Om: An Indian Journey of Rickshaws, Chai, Chapattis and Gurus.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Read on for 14 strengthening exercises you can do to tone up while on your bed watching your favorite show.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Safety and Precautions <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> In general, any of the exercises listed here are safe to do in bed for anyone. However, it\u2019s important to consult your physician prior to trying them if you have any health conditions, injuries, or concerns. It\u2019s also very important that you ensure you are centered on the bed or have adequate room on the bed on either side of your body so that you will not fall off.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Myths <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The most notable myth or misconception surrounding the exercises our experts describe here is that you can\u2019t do any sort of useful workout on your bed. Though it\u2019s important to keep in mind that these bed exercises aren\u2019t going to burn a significant number of calories, they still have plenty of strengthening and toning benefits. Exercise is about a lot more than burning calories, and doing some movement after a long day while you take well-deserved time to relax and unwind, should leave you feeling proud for doing a double dose of self-care for your body and mind.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Read on for 14 exercises you can do in bed, below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Shoulder Rolls <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Start your in-bed workout routine with a little shoulder mobility exercise to warm up. You can fit these in anywhere, from your bed to your desk as an easy way to activate the shoulders, loosen rigid muscles in the area, and release any tension in the neck, too.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Raise both shoulders toward your ears, simultaneously.<\/li>\n<li>Once elevated, roll both shoulders forward while squeezing the scapulae (or shoulder blades) down and back.<\/li>\n<li>Roll back into neutral, starting position.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat in the opposite direction.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat 15 times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Scapulae Squeezes <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Continue the upper body activation by opening the chest and strengthening the muscles in the upper back.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Sit up straight, with both feet touching the floor or sit-bones otherwise grounded into the mattress.<\/li>\n<li>Open the chest, leading back with the shoulders as if pinching the scapulae together. (Make sure you&#8217;re maintaining space between the shoulders and ears, not crowding them together in a shrugging motion.)<\/li>\n<li>Hold for several seconds; release.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat 10 times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Pillow Crunches <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> By elevating your legs, you\u2019ll isolate your abs with these crunches.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Stack two pillows at the foot of your bed.<\/li>\n<li>Lie flat on your back with your feet resting on the pillows and arms crossed over your chest.<\/li>\n<li>Inhale to pull your core in, and then exhale as you lift your upper body towards your feet, squeezing your abs to initiate the movement.<\/li>\n<li>Slowly lower your body down, engaging your core and resisting gravity.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat 15 times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Push-Ups <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Push-ups\u00a0are great for strengthening the chest, arms, and core, but they can be really challenging. This variation offers some of the same benefits, even if you\u2019re not yet able to do a traditional push-up. \u201cAn incline push-up is achievable for most people, as the gravity on the body is less than on the floor, allowing [you] to complete a full range of motion,\u201d explains Kovar. \u201cThe knee drive promotes further core stability, so it strengthens the entire front side of the body.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Place your hands on the edge of the bed or couch, and walk your feet back to where your body forms a straight incline plank from your heels to your head.\u00a0Your hands should be slightly wider than shoulder distance.<\/li>\n<li>Engage your core, and bend your elbows to lower your body towards the bed (avoid bending at the hips) until your elbows are at 90 degrees.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cReturn the arms back to the starting position and then drive your right knee forward and back, and then the left knee forward and back to its starting position,\u201d explains Kovar.<\/li>\n<li>Complete 12 reps.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Roundhouse Kicks <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This move targets your glutes and abs, and strengthens your hips.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Lie on your back with your arms and legs extended.<\/li>\n<li>Lift your right leg an inch or two off the bed and rotate it up and out in a wide circle, keeping your leg straight.<\/li>\n<li>Once your leg is level with your hip, bring it up to the center of your body and lower it back down to the starting position.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat your circle in a slow and controlled motion five times, and then reverse the direction.<\/li>\n<li>Do 10 reps of the entire cycle per leg.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Bridges <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Most people say that they don&#8217;t feel the glutes contract as much as they would like. The main thing to remember while performing this exercise is to really focus on squeezing and activating your glutes\u2014this is known as the mind-muscle connection,&#8221; explains Geddes-Smith. &#8220;Studies have shown that you get more activation when you\u2019re thinking about the muscle you are trying to target, so less thinking about what you are going to have for dinner tonight instead!&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Lie on your bed with your knees bent, feet on the floor, and arms extended at your sides.<\/li>\n<li>Squeeze your glutes to lift your hips off the bed until your knees, hips, and shoulders form a straight line.<\/li>\n<li>Lower with control, keeping your glutes engaged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_47-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Leg Circles <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This move will tone your core, glutes, hamstrings, and quads.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_50-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Lie on your back with your legs extended out in front of you.<\/li>\n<li>Squeeze your legs together and lift them up about three inches off of the bed.<\/li>\n<li>Draw a circle the size of a basketball in the air with your toes.<\/li>\n<li>Complete 20 reps in one direction, and then complete 20 reps in the reverse direction.<\/li>\n<li>Switch legs and repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_52-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>For more of a challenge for your lower abdominal muscles, draw figure-eights instead of circles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_53-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Sit and Twist <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_54-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This is a great move for your abs, and the twist component targets your obliques.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_56-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Lie on your back, knees bent, and feet flat on the bed.<\/li>\n<li>Place your hands behind your head with your elbows bent and out to each side.<\/li>\n<li>Exhale, engaging your core as you sit up.<\/li>\n<li>Once you reach sitting position, twist your right elbow towards your left knee.<\/li>\n<li>Come back to center and lower your body back down.<\/li>\n<li>Do 20 sit-ups, alternating the side you twist to each time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_58-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Dips <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_59-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cDips are an effective exercise to strengthen the back of the arm, the triceps,\u201d notes Kovar. Your arms will be behind you on the edge of your bed or the couch while you lower your butt towards the ground.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_61-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Sit at the very edge of your bed or couch with your hands on either side of your butt and fingers over the front edge of the bed. \u201cPlace the soles of the feet on the floor, knees bent to 90 degrees (for a more challenging dip, keep the legs straight and heels on the ground),\u201d says Kovar.<\/li>\n<li>Lower the torso toward the ground, bending your elbows to 90 degrees.<\/li>\n<li>Press through your palms and use your triceps to straighten your arms and lift your body back up\u2014don\u2019t lift from your hips.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Complete 12 reps.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_63-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Oblique Twists <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_64-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This is another effective exercise for the obliques.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_66-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Sit up straight with your feet flat on the bed, arms at a 90-degree angle, elbows in line with your shoulders, and core engaged.<\/li>\n<li>Keeping your head stationary, twist your torso and arms side to side for 60 seconds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_68-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--tips beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tips\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Byrdie Tip<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>To increase the calorie burn, pick up the pace and add a punch each time you twist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_69-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Knees to Chest <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_70-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This simple exercise will tone two hard-to-target areas\u2014your lower abs and inner thighs.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_72-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Sit on the edge of the bed or couch.<\/li>\n<li>Engage your core to bring your knees up into your chest, squeezing your legs together.<\/li>\n<li>Lean back as you extend your legs out straight to a 45-degree angle so that your body is in the shape of a \u201cV.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Hold that position for a few seconds, and then return to the starting position.<\/li>\n<li>Complete 15 reps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_74-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Side Leg Lifts <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_75-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This movement is small, but don\u2019t be fooled\u2014you\u2019ll feel the burn in your glutes and hips in no time.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_77-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Lie on one side with your legs extended, hips stacked, and your head resting on your arm.<\/li>\n<li>Keeping both hips stacked, pull your navel into your spine and lift your straightened top leg as high as you can.<\/li>\n<li>Hold the top position for a few seconds, and then lower back down.<\/li>\n<li>Complete 20 reps, and then switch sides.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_79-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Butterfly Sit-Ups <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_80-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u201cThese help you to get full contraction of the abdominal muscles, which will build more strength and improve muscle growth whilst also stretching the lower back and opening up your hip rotators, which will ultimately help with lots of other exercises, including the squat,\u201d explains Geddes-Smith.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_82-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Lie on you back with the soles of the feet together and your arms outstretched above your head.<\/li>\n<li>Using only your abs and not your arms for momentum, lift your upper body in one fluid motion, reaching forward and touching your heels.<\/li>\n<li>Engage your abs to slowly lower back down to the starting position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_84-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Back Extension Squeezes <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_85-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Geddes-Smith says back extensions are a great exercise for strengthening the lower back muscles. \u201cAdding in the V-squeeze also recruits the upper back muscles,\u201d she says.\n<\/p>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_87-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Lie on your stomach with your body fully extended in a straight line and your hands on either side of your head.<\/li>\n<li>Contract your glutes and back muscles to simultaneously lift your upper body and chest and lower body off the bed as if you are Superman flying. Squeeze your shoulder blades together, pulling your elbows towards the center of your back.<\/li>\n<li>Hold for one second and then slowly lower your body back to the bed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/exercises-you-can-do-in-bed-11902501&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/uUg7H847U22soBtEZUXidEMmons=\/1500&#215;0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/exercises-in-bed-1-8cd19f3a033f48ada32e2a77147b420f.jpg&#8221;] 14 Exercises You Can Do in Bed While Watching TV (Yes, Really) A softer way to work out. By Deven Hopp Deven Hopp Deven Hopp is an experienced writer and editor with over five years of experience covering the beauty industry for sites like Byrdie and Makeup.com. 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