EXERCISE PROFILE

  • MAIN MUSCLES: ABS
  • SECONDARY MUSCLES: Oblique
  • EXERCISE CATEGORY: Strength
  • EXERCISE TYPE: Isolating-(Single-Joint)
  • EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:  Bodyweight
  • EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginner Mid-level

EXERCISE INSTRUCTION

  1. Lie on your back, straighten your legs, stretch your arms straight behind your head.
  2. Now you have a deflection in your lower back. It should be minimized by pressing the lower back to the floor.
    To do this, you can slightly bend your knees. This is the starting position.
  3. As you exhale, simultaneously raise your legs up and twist the body, trying to reach your feet with your palms.
  4. Hold at the point of maximum tension for a few seconds.
  5. While inhaling, gently, without jerking, lower yourself to the starting position.
  6. Do not lower your arms and legs to the floor, keep your back rounded and your abs tense.
  7. Repeat the exercise as many times as needed.