Mainly muscles involved:
- Abs
For whom:
- Beginners
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Execution:
Starting position:
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Lay back on the mat, holding a barbell.
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Grasp the barbell with a shoulder-wide overhand.
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Straighten your arms over the shoulders.
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Lift your chest and pull shoulder blades together.
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Press your lumbar spine against the mat.
Action:
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Take a deep breath and tighten your abs and glutes.
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As you exhale, pull your straight legs to the barbell.
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Slowly lower your legs to the starting position with an inhale.
Most often making mistakes:
- Hitting legs over a barbell
- Lowering legs too rapidly
- Pulling lumbar spine off the ground
My tips
- Performing any exercise, remember about a proper posture.
- Keep your shoulder blades together and your core tight the whole time.
- Concentrate on proper breathing.
- Perform the exercise slowly, controlling the pace.
- Press your lumbar spine against the mat, especially while lowering your legs.
