This exercise targets: abdominal muscles
For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat
Lie flat on your back with your head and shoulders resting on the exercise mat. Your legs are straight and should be forming a 90 degree angle with your body. Relax your arms at your side, with the palms facing down.
Raise your legs and hips. At the highest point of the exercise quickly cross your legs and then return to starting position with hips on the exercise mat.
Tips:
Work with the lower abdominal muscles and use your hands for support.
Keep forming a 90 degree angle with your legs and body throughout the exercise.
Exhale during the effort or lifting phase and inhale during the lowering phase.
Advanced: Tuck your chin into your chest and perform the exercise slowly.
Beginners: 10 repetitions
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions
Advanced level: 20 repetitions
For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat
Lie flat on your back with your head and shoulders resting on the exercise mat. Your legs are straight and should be forming a 90 degree angle with your body. Relax your arms at your side, with the palms facing down.
Raise your legs and hips. At the highest point of the exercise quickly cross your legs and then return to starting position with hips on the exercise mat.
Tips:
Work with the lower abdominal muscles and use your hands for support.
Keep forming a 90 degree angle with your legs and body throughout the exercise.
Exhale during the effort or lifting phase and inhale during the lowering phase.
Advanced: Tuck your chin into your chest and perform the exercise slowly.
Beginners: 10 repetitions
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions
Advanced level: 20 repetitions