This exercise targets: abdominal muscles, especially side abdominals
For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat
Lie down on your left side and lean on your left hand. Hold your legs a few inches off the floor. They should be straight with your toes pointed forward. Your right hand is near your head. With your side abdominal muscles pull your torso, and your upper arm up and to the side, and raise your upper knee to the side at the same time. Return to the starting position and repeat. Your resting leg is a few inches off the floor, straight and locked at the knee during the entire exercise. Lie down on your right side and repeat the same movement.
Tips:
Lean on your hand, not your forearm.
Easier version: rest your lower leg on the floor.
Advanced: Perform it with a dumbbell in your working hand.
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 left side and lean on your left hand. Hold your legs a few inches off the floor. They should be straight with your toes pointed forward. Your right hand is near your head. With your side abdominal muscles pull your torso, and your upper arm up and to the side, and raise your upper knee to the side at the same time. Return to the starting position and repeat. Your resting leg is a few inches off the floor, straight and locked at the knee during the entire exercise. Lie down on your right side and repeat the same movement.
Tips:
Lean on your hand, not your forearm.
Easier version: rest your lower leg on the floor.
Advanced: Perform it with a dumbbell in your working hand.
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