V-up

Exercise details Target muscle: Rectus Abdominis Synergists: Obliques, Iliopsoas, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Pectineus, Sartorius, Rectus Femoris, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis Mechanics: Compound Force: Pull Starting position Lie supine (on your back) on the floor with your legs straight and your arms held straight by the sides of your head. Execution Keeping your arms and legs […]

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Crunch (hands overhead)

To do this crunch, lie flat on your back with your knees propped up. If you want more resistance you can keep your legs straight out. Your arms should be above your head. Clasp them together. Using your core muscles, lift the upper part of your body. Make sure not to strain your neck. Repeat […]

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Kneeling cable crunch

Exercise details Target muscle: Rectus abdominis Synergists: Obliques Mechanics: Isolation Force: Pull Starting position Kneel in front of a high pulley. Grasp one end of the rope attachment in each hand and place your wrists against the sides of your head. Lower your torso by flexing your hips, but allow the weight of the rope to lift your upper […]

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Crunch Floor

Ξαπλώστε στο έδαφος, λυγίστε  τα πόδια σας και ανοίξτε τα ελαφρώς μέχρι το άνοιγμα των ώμων. Φροντίστε τα πέλματά σας να ακουμπούν πλήρως στο έδαφος. Τοποθετείστε τα χέρια στο πλάι του κεφαλιού ή πάνω στο στήθος. Φροντίστε να ακουμπά όλη η μέση στο έδαφος. Πιέστε ελαφρά τους γλουτούς σας στο έδαφος και σφίξτε τους κοιλιακούς […]

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Frog crunch

Exercise details Target muscle: Rectus Abdominis Synergists: Internal and External Obliques Mechanics: Isolation Force: Pull Starting position Lie supine (on your back) on the floor with your hands either lightly behind your head, touching your temple, crossed over your chest or resting on your abdomen. Flex your knees and position the soles of your feet together so that your […]

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Decline sit-up

Exercise details Target muscle: Rectus Abdominis Synergists: Obliques, Iliopsoas, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Rectus Femoris, Pectineus, Sartorius, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis Mechanics: Compound Force: Pull Starting position Lie supine (on your back) on a declined bench and hook your feet under the foot pads. Either extend your arms straight up into the air, cross them over […]

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