This exercise targets: abdominal muscles
For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat
Lie flat on your back with your legs up in the air, positioned vertically. The arms are stretched out and resting on the floor. Raise your torso and touch your heels with your hands. Return to the starting position and repeat.
Tips:
Carry out the exercise slowly, in a controlled manner.
Do not strain your neck and try to keep your back as straight as possible.
Advanced: Perform this exercise with light dumbbells in your hands -- this way you will be working on your shoulders too.
Exhale during the effort or lifting phase and inhale during the lowering phase.
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 legs up in the air, positioned vertically. The arms are stretched out and resting on the floor. Raise your torso and touch your heels with your hands. Return to the starting position and repeat.
Tips:
Carry out the exercise slowly, in a controlled manner.
Do not strain your neck and try to keep your back as straight as possible.
Advanced: Perform this exercise with light dumbbells in your hands -- this way you will be working on your shoulders too.
Exhale during the effort or lifting phase and inhale during the lowering phase.
Beginners: 10 repetitions
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions
Advanced level: 20 repetitions