This exercise targets: abdominal muscles
For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat
Straighten your legs, and hold them a few inches off the floor. Your legs and body should form a 90 degree angle together. Your arms are at the level of your head or crossed over your chest.
Raise your legs and make sure they are as straight as possible. Bend at the waist and lift your torso up to approach your legs at the same time.
Tips:
Work with your legs and torso simultaneously.
If you are a beginner, place your hands behind your back and lean on them.
The easiest version of this exercise allows you to bend your knees while leaning on your hands.
If you have back problems, avoid this exercise or perform the easiest version.
Exhale during the effort, or lifting, phase of each repetition. Inhale during the lowering phase.
You can make any exercise harder by performing it more slowly.
Beginners: 10 repetitions
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions
Advanced level: 20 repetitions
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For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat
Straighten your legs, and hold them a few inches off the floor. Your legs and body should form a 90 degree angle together. Your arms are at the level of your head or crossed over your chest.
Raise your legs and make sure they are as straight as possible. Bend at the waist and lift your torso up to approach your legs at the same time.
Tips:
Work with your legs and torso simultaneously.
If you are a beginner, place your hands behind your back and lean on them.
The easiest version of this exercise allows you to bend your knees while leaning on your hands.
If you have back problems, avoid this exercise or perform the easiest version.
Exhale during the effort, or lifting, phase of each repetition. Inhale during the lowering phase.
You can make any exercise harder by performing it more slowly.
Beginners: 10 repetitions
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions
Advanced level: 20 repetitions
If you have any questions or comments - please visit https://www.steadyhealth.com/Fitness___Exercise_Videos-f182.html, and start or join the discussion about this video.