This exercise targets: abdominal muscles
For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat
Rest on your hip, creating a stable side-lying position. Put your hand below the level of your shoulder and lean onto it with your torso. Your other arm should be placed at ear level.
Bend your knees and hold your legs a few inches off the floor. While bending in your waist, raise your legs and upper body. Return to the starting position and repeat the same movement. Turn to the other side and repeat the movement.
Tips:
Make sure your legs remain in the same position throughout; slightly bent at the knees.
Work with your abdominals, not your legs -- the angle in your knees should stay the same during the entire exercise.
Work with your abdominals and torso at the same time.
Exhale during the effort or lifting phase and inhale during the lowering phase.
Advanced: go slower or hold a dumbbell between your feet or at the level of your shoulders.
Beginners: 10 repetitions on each side
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions on each side
Advanced level: 20 repetitions on each side
For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat
Rest on your hip, creating a stable side-lying position. Put your hand below the level of your shoulder and lean onto it with your torso. Your other arm should be placed at ear level.
Bend your knees and hold your legs a few inches off the floor. While bending in your waist, raise your legs and upper body. Return to the starting position and repeat the same movement. Turn to the other side and repeat the movement.
Tips:
Make sure your legs remain in the same position throughout; slightly bent at the knees.
Work with your abdominals, not your legs -- the angle in your knees should stay the same during the entire exercise.
Work with your abdominals and torso at the same time.
Exhale during the effort or lifting phase and inhale during the lowering phase.
Advanced: go slower or hold a dumbbell between your feet or at the level of your shoulders.
Beginners: 10 repetitions on each side
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions on each side
Advanced level: 20 repetitions on each side