This exercise targets: abdominal muscles, especially lower and side abdominals
For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat
Lie down on your back with your hands below your butt and palms facing down. Hold your legs straight, a few inches off the floor.
Raise your legs until you have a 90 degree angle with your body, and rotate your hips to the right. Then, return them back to the ground. Repeat the same exercise with your legs moving to the left.
Tips:
Push the small of your back down into the floor to target your abdominal muscles more effectively.
Advanced: Tuck your chin into your chest.
Advanced: Perform this exercise more slowly or position your hands under your head.
Advanced: Hold a dumbbell above your head while performing movement with your lower body.
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
For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat
Lie down on your back with your hands below your butt and palms facing down. Hold your legs straight, a few inches off the floor.
Raise your legs until you have a 90 degree angle with your body, and rotate your hips to the right. Then, return them back to the ground. Repeat the same exercise with your legs moving to the left.
Tips:
Push the small of your back down into the floor to target your abdominal muscles more effectively.
Advanced: Tuck your chin into your chest.
Advanced: Perform this exercise more slowly or position your hands under your head.
Advanced: Hold a dumbbell above your head while performing movement with your lower body.
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