Mainly muscles involved:
- Abs
- Obliques
For whom:
- Beginners
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Building muscles
Execution:
- Lie back on the mat.
- Place your hands behind your head and spread your arms wide.
- Pull your shoulder blades together and lift your chest.
- Tighten your core and press your lumbar spine against the mat.
- Lift your bent knees over the hips.
- Take a deep breath and lift your head and shoulders off the mat.
- As you exhale, twist your torso, bringing your elbow to the opposite knee.
- Straighten the other leg for balance.
- Return to the center and repeat for the other side.
Most often making mistakes:
- Round back
- Pressing hands against the head
- Lack of pace control
My tips
- While performing the exercise, remember to keep a proper posture.
- Keep your shoulder blades tight and press your lower back against the mat.
- Concentrate on proper breathing. Perform the exercise slowly, controlling the pace.
- Do not press your hands against your head to avoid neck strains.
