This exercise involves lying on your back with your legs raised and bent at a 90-degree angle, holding a cable or resistance band above your head. You then tuck your knees towards your chest while simultaneously crunching your upper body towards your knees, before slowly lowering back down to the starting position. This targets the abs and hip flexors.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Cable Machine
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens shoulder muscles
- Improves upper body stability
- Engages core muscles
- Increases overall upper body strength
- Can be modified for different fitness levels
How to perform
- Start by lying flat on your back with your legs extended and your arms at your sides.
- Bend your knees and bring them towards your chest, lifting your hips off the ground.
- At the same time, bring your arms up and over your head, reaching towards your feet.
- Hold this position for a few seconds, then slowly lower your legs and arms back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Abs
Primary
Obliques
Primary
Hip Flexors
Primary