Instructions
- Lie flat on your back with one hand on your head
- Keep your legs straight
- Raise your torso and opposite knee up simultaneously
- Half way through the motion twist at the trunk
- Reach your elbow across to the opposite knee
- Twist back to centre and lower yourself so your upper back touches the floor
- Repeat with other side
Muscles involved
- Rectus Abdominis
- Iliopsoas
- Obliques
Are there any recommended amount of reps/sets with these?
Comment by Alex — September 8, 2008 @ 6:27 pm
For a beginner/intermediate, that is
Comment by Alex — September 8, 2008 @ 6:28 pm
10 reps, 3 sets?
whatever suits you best
Comment by Ste — October 31, 2008 @ 9:04 pm
It totally depends on your goals and physical ability.
3 sets of 10-15 reps would be a good starting point.
Comment by Phil — November 2, 2008 @ 1:02 am