This exercise involves lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground, then lifting your head, neck, and shoulders off the ground while keeping your lower back pressed into the floor. It primarily targets the abdominal muscles.
Type
Strength
Equipment
No Equipment
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens abdominal muscles
- Improves core stability
- Helps prevent lower back pain
- Improves posture
- Can be done anywhere without equipment
How to perform
- Start by lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- Place your hands behind your head, with your elbows pointing out to the sides.
- Engage your abdominal muscles and lift your head, neck, and shoulders off the ground.
- Exhale as you curl up, keeping your chin tucked towards your chest.
- Hold the position for a few seconds, then slowly lower back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Abs
Primary
Obliques
Primary