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Abdominal
Slide
Strengthens
the abdominal muscles without having to do a "curl or crunch" type of exercise.
Equipment
Exercise mat.
Exercise
Technique
- This
exercise needs to be done without shoes but with socks on so the legs can
"slide".
- Lie
down with arms under head, legs together, knees bent, and toes up. Heels should
be off the exercise mat and on the floor. This is the starting position.
- Contract
the abdominal muscles by pulling navel towards the spine so that the lower
back is gently pressed into the floor. Maintain this position throughout the
exercise.
- Slowly
slide heels forward until legs are straight with a slight bend in the knees.
- Slide
heels back to the starting position.
- Do
the desired number of repetitions.
Performance
Tips
- It
is important to keep the abdominals contracted and the lower back pressed
into the floor as you slide the legs back and forth to protect your spine.
- If
you do this exercise properly, you will feel a strong contraction in the abs
rather than the front of the thighs.
- Move
slowly - two to three seconds sliding forward and two to three seconds sliding
back.
Repetitions
Twelve to fifteen repetitions. Do one or two sets.
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