What it does?
Strengthen your abdominal muscles with this simple bodyweight exercise
What you need?
Exercise mat or swiss ball preferable
How do you do it?
- Lie on your back on a mat or ball with your knees bent and the soles of your feet flat on the floor
- Place your hands either side of your head with your fingers touching your temples
- Begin to lift your shoulders off the floor and move up towards your knees
- Pause briefly at the top and then lower yourself back down to the floor
- Repeat this movement 10-15 times for one set
- Do 3 sets
Key Points
- Keep your lower back flat on the floor during the movement
- Breathe out as you go up and in as you go down
