This exercise targets: abdominal muscles
For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat
Lie on your side, with a focus on the hips. Put your hand below the level of your shoulder and lean on it. The upper arms should be at ear level. Your legs should be a few inches off the floor, straight and locked at the knees.
Raise your legs toward your torso, while bending at your waist. Return to the starting position and repeat.
Tips:
Make sure your legs kept straight at all times.
Bending your knees slightly makes the exercise easier.
Doing the exercise more slowly makes it harder, but for even more challenge you can hold a dumbbell on your upper shoulder.
Exhale during the effort or lifting phase and inhale during the lowering phase.
Beginners: 10 repetitions on each side
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions on each side
Advanced level: 20 repetitions on each side
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For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat
Lie on your side, with a focus on the hips. Put your hand below the level of your shoulder and lean on it. The upper arms should be at ear level. Your legs should be a few inches off the floor, straight and locked at the knees.
Raise your legs toward your torso, while bending at your waist. Return to the starting position and repeat.
Tips:
Make sure your legs kept straight at all times.
Bending your knees slightly makes the exercise easier.
Doing the exercise more slowly makes it harder, but for even more challenge you can hold a dumbbell on your upper shoulder.
Exhale during the effort or lifting phase and inhale during the lowering phase.
Beginners: 10 repetitions on each side
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions on each side
Advanced level: 20 repetitions on each side
If you have any questions or comments - please visit https://www.steadyhealth.com/Fitness___Exercise_Videos-f182.html, and start or join the discussion about this video.