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Body Parts Used
Main focus is on the rectus abdominus.
Benefits
Helps flex the spine and maintain control over abdominal muscles and helps stabilize your spine and pelvis.
Instructions
- Lie on your back on a mat or bench.
- Arms can vary. Hands behind head is hardest, across chest is easier, hands out towards feet is easiest.
- Flatten the curve of your spine and rotate your pelvis up.
- exhale as you tighten your abs and curl your shoulders off the surface as far as you can while still maintaining you low back on the floor.
- Inhale as you return to nearly the starting position. Stop just before touching down and repeat for as many repetitions as desired.
Similar Exercises
Sample Routine
Go here to see samples of complete ab workout routines.
Note: One exercise alone is not sufficient for any goal. All exercises should be part of a comprehensive exercise program. Also, see my list of exercises for more.