This exercise targets: abdominal muscles, especially side abdominals
For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat
Sit on the exercise mat. Bend your knees slightly and lift your feet a few inches off the ground. Keep your balance by moving your torso slightly back, throughout the exercise. Your arms are positioned in front of you.
Rotate your upper body to the left side and touch the floor. Return to the starting position and rotate your body to the right side and touch the floor. Your legs stay in the same position throughout the exercise.
Tips:
Perform this exercise slowly and with controlled motions.
Exhale as you touch the floor and inhale as you return to starting position.
Advanced: Hold a dumbbell in your hands.
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
Sit on the exercise mat. Bend your knees slightly and lift your feet a few inches off the ground. Keep your balance by moving your torso slightly back, throughout the exercise. Your arms are positioned in front of you.
Rotate your upper body to the left side and touch the floor. Return to the starting position and rotate your body to the right side and touch the floor. Your legs stay in the same position throughout the exercise.
Tips:
Perform this exercise slowly and with controlled motions.
Exhale as you touch the floor and inhale as you return to starting position.
Advanced: Hold a dumbbell in your hands.
Beginners: 10 repetitions on each side
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions on each side
Advanced level: 20 repetitions on each side