This exercise targets: abdominal muscles
For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat
Lie down on the exercise mat with your back pressed against the floor. Your arms are crossed and resting on your chest. Elevate your legs, and form a 90 degree angle with your knees. Slowly lift your torso, but keep your lower back pressed against the exercise mat. Return to the starting position and repeat.
Tips:
Exhale as your lift your torso and inhale as you return to the starting position.
While performing this exercise, make sure not to push your head up because you might strain your neck.
Keep your lower back pressed against the exercise mat throughout the entire exercise.
Advanced: Hold dumbbells at the level of your chest.
Beginners: 10 repetitions
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions
Advanced level: 20 repetitions
For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat
Lie down on the exercise mat with your back pressed against the floor. Your arms are crossed and resting on your chest. Elevate your legs, and form a 90 degree angle with your knees. Slowly lift your torso, but keep your lower back pressed against the exercise mat. Return to the starting position and repeat.
Tips:
Exhale as your lift your torso and inhale as you return to the starting position.
While performing this exercise, make sure not to push your head up because you might strain your neck.
Keep your lower back pressed against the exercise mat throughout the entire exercise.
Advanced: Hold dumbbells at the level of your chest.
Beginners: 10 repetitions
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions
Advanced level: 20 repetitions