This exercise targets: abdominal muscles, especially lower abdominals
For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat
Sit on an exercise mat with your legs stretched out in front of you and lean your upper body back slightly so it forms approximately a 45 degree angle with your exercise mat.
Place your hands behind your back and lean on them. Lift your feet a few inches off the floor and bring the knees in toward you as you move your torso closer to them at the same time. Stay in this position for a moment and return to the starting position.
Tips:
Keep your legs slightly elevated just off the ground.
If you are a complete beginner, place your feet on the floor as you return to starting position.
Advanced: Hold a dumbbell in between your feet, but be careful not to add too much weight.
Breathe in when in the starting position and breathe out when you bring your knees to your torso.
Beginners: 10 repetitions
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions
Advanced level: 20 repetitions
For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat
Sit on an exercise mat with your legs stretched out in front of you and lean your upper body back slightly so it forms approximately a 45 degree angle with your exercise mat.
Place your hands behind your back and lean on them. Lift your feet a few inches off the floor and bring the knees in toward you as you move your torso closer to them at the same time. Stay in this position for a moment and return to the starting position.
Tips:
Keep your legs slightly elevated just off the ground.
If you are a complete beginner, place your feet on the floor as you return to starting position.
Advanced: Hold a dumbbell in between your feet, but be careful not to add too much weight.
Breathe in when in the starting position and breathe out when you bring your knees to your torso.
Beginners: 10 repetitions
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions
Advanced level: 20 repetitions