This exercise targets: abdominal muscles
For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat
Your legs are bent at the knees and your feet should be positioned a few inches off the floor. Your body will form a rough 90 degree angle with your legs. Your hands should be placed behind your head with your fingers overlapping or crossed over your chest.
Raise your legs while also bending at your waist. Lift your torso up and approach your legs.
Tips:
Work with your abdominals, not your legs -- the angle in your knees remains the same throughout the entire exercise.
Work with your abdominals and torso at the same time.
Exhale during the effort, or lifting phase of each repetition. Inhale during the lowering phase.
If you are a beginner or having problems with your back, place your hands behind you for support.
Advanced: Go slower or use dumbbells at the level of your chest.
Advanced: Hold a dumbbell behind your head.
Beginners: 10 repetitions
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions
Advanced level: 20 repetitions
For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat
Your legs are bent at the knees and your feet should be positioned a few inches off the floor. Your body will form a rough 90 degree angle with your legs. Your hands should be placed behind your head with your fingers overlapping or crossed over your chest.
Raise your legs while also bending at your waist. Lift your torso up and approach your legs.
Tips:
Work with your abdominals, not your legs -- the angle in your knees remains the same throughout the entire exercise.
Work with your abdominals and torso at the same time.
Exhale during the effort, or lifting phase of each repetition. Inhale during the lowering phase.
If you are a beginner or having problems with your back, place your hands behind you for support.
Advanced: Go slower or use dumbbells at the level of your chest.
Advanced: Hold a dumbbell behind your head.
Beginners: 10 repetitions
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions
Advanced level: 20 repetitions