Twisting crunch
Exercise details Target muscles: Internal and External Obliques Synergists: Rectus Abdominis, Psoas Major Mechanics: Isolation Force: Pull Starting position Lie supine (on your back) on an ab bench. If you don’t have an ab bench, lie supine on the floor, bend your knees and place your lower legs on a flat bench. Position your hands […]
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Exercise details Target muscles: Obliques Synergists: Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Quadratus Lumborum, Psoas Major, Iliocastalis Lumborum, Iliocastalis Thoracis, Adductor Magnus, Adductor Brevis, Adductor Longus, Pectineus, Gracilis, Gluteus Maximus, Lateral Deltoid, Supraspinatus, Middle and Lower Trapezius, Serratus Anterior Mechanics: Isolation Force: Push Starting position Lie on your side on the floor or on […]
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Vertical leg crunch
Exercise details Target muscle: Rectus Abdominis Synergists: Internal and External Obliques Mechanics: Isolation Force: Pull Starting position Lie supine (on your back) with your lower back pressed against the floor. Raise your arms and legs straight up into the air. Execution Exhale as you slowly flex your abdomen and try to touch your toes with […]
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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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