This exercise targets: abdominal muscles, especially lower and side abdominals
For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat
Sit on the exercise mat with your back slightly leaned back. Your arms are positioned in front of you. Your knees are bent and your calves parallel to the floor. Your knees should be pointed slightly toward your left, while your arms are positioned slightly to right.
Start working with your abdominals by pushing your knees to the right and rotating your arms and torso to the left. Then turn your knees to the left and your push upper body to the right. Repeat this movement by alternating sides.
Tips:
Easier version: place your hands behind your back and lean on them.
Advanced: Perform this exercise more slowly. Advanced: Place a dumbbell between your feet.
Breathe naturally and do not hold your breath.
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 with your back slightly leaned back. Your arms are positioned in front of you. Your knees are bent and your calves parallel to the floor. Your knees should be pointed slightly toward your left, while your arms are positioned slightly to right.
Start working with your abdominals by pushing your knees to the right and rotating your arms and torso to the left. Then turn your knees to the left and your push upper body to the right. Repeat this movement by alternating sides.
Tips:
Easier version: place your hands behind your back and lean on them.
Advanced: Perform this exercise more slowly. Advanced: Place a dumbbell between your feet.
Breathe naturally and do not hold your breath.
Beginners: 10 repetitions on each side
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions on each side
Advanced level: 20 repetitions on each side