Decline crunch

Exercise details Target muscle: Rectus Abdominis Synergists: Internal and External Obliques Mechanics: Isolation Force: Pull Starting position Lie on your back (supine) on a declined bench and hook your feet under the rolls. Position your hands either across your chest or behind your head or neck. To protect your lower back, press it down, against […]

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Stability ball jackknife

Exercise details Target muscles: Iliopsoas Synergists: Tensor Fasciae Latae, Sartorius, Pectineus, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis, Rectus Abdominis, Obliques, Adductor Magnus, Gluteus Maximus Dynamic stabilizers: Hamstrings, Rectus Femoris Mechanics: Compound Force: Pull Starting position Get into a push-up position with your shins resting on top of a stability ball. You can do this by kneeling in […]

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Bicycle crunch

Exercise details Target muscle: Rectus Abdominis Synergists: Obliques, Iliopsoas, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Pectineus, Sartorius, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis Mechanics: Compound Force: Pull Starting position Lie supine (on your back) with your legs straight. Place your hands behind your head. Raise your feet and upper back a little off the floor. Press your lower back to […]

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Sit-up

Exercise details Target muscle: Rectus Abdominis Synergists: Obliques Mechanics: Isolation Force: Pull Starting position Lie supine (on your back) with your legs bent and your feet flat on the ground. Place your hands lightly either behind or by the sides of your head, keeping your elbows out. Execution Keeping your lower back flat on the […]

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