This exercise targets: abdominal muscles
For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat
Lie with your back flat on the exercise mat. Bend your knees and bend your outer thighs outward as you make the soles of your feet touch each other. Your legs will resemble a frog's legs. Cross your arms and place them on your chest.
Perform a very short movement with your torso: flatten your lower back onto the mat while curling your torso upwards. Then pause for a moment and return to the starting position.
Tips:
This work out is like performing the first 1/4 movement of a sit up.
Be careful not to strain your neck. Breathe naturally and do not hold your breath.
Exhale during the effort or lifting phase and inhale as you are lowering.
The slower the movement, the heavier the exercise.
If you want to make this exercise even heavier, perform it with a dumbbell at your chest level.
Beginners: 10 repetitions
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions
Advanced level: 20 repetitions
For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat
Lie with your back flat on the exercise mat. Bend your knees and bend your outer thighs outward as you make the soles of your feet touch each other. Your legs will resemble a frog's legs. Cross your arms and place them on your chest.
Perform a very short movement with your torso: flatten your lower back onto the mat while curling your torso upwards. Then pause for a moment and return to the starting position.
Tips:
This work out is like performing the first 1/4 movement of a sit up.
Be careful not to strain your neck. Breathe naturally and do not hold your breath.
Exhale during the effort or lifting phase and inhale as you are lowering.
The slower the movement, the heavier the exercise.
If you want to make this exercise even heavier, perform it with a dumbbell at your chest level.
Beginners: 10 repetitions
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions
Advanced level: 20 repetitions