Mainly muscles involved:
- Abs
For whom:
- Beginners
- Intermediate
- Building muscles
Execution:
Starting position:
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Lay back on the mat.
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Place your hands behind your head and spread your arms wide.
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Pull your shoulder blades together and lift your chest.
Action:
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Take a deep breath and lift your bent knees over the hips.
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Tighten your core and press your lumbar spine against the mat.
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As you exhale, slightly lift your chest off the mat.
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Go back to the starting position with an inhale.
Most often making mistakes:
- Pressing hands against the head
- Pulling the lumbar spine off the ground
My tips
- Performing any exercise, remember about a proper posture.
- Keep your shoulder blades together and press your lumbar spine against the mat.
- Concentrate on proper breathing.
- Perform the exercise slowly, controlling the pace.
- Don’t push your hands against the head, not to strain your neck.
