How to do reverse crunches
Here's
a tricky one that takes some time to get used
to. It's not nearly as impressive-looking
as some of the crazy leg lifts and other things
you'll see people doing in an effort to
strengthen their lower abs, but it's far more
safe and effective.
Here
is how you would perform this exercise.
1. Lie
on a mat with your legs up and knees slightly
bent. In the starting position you'll look
like a big letter L.
2.
Rest your arms
on the floor at your sides.
3.
Keep your head on the
mat and tighten your abdominals.
4.
Lift your butt off the
floor so that your legs go up and slightly
backward toward your head.
5.
Hold this position for a second and slowly
return to the starting position.
Don'ts
-Roll
your hips so your back comes off the mat.
-Tighten
your shoulders or involve any upper body
movement.
-Hold
your breath (people always seem to on this
exercise).
Do's
-Keep
the movement small—no need to roll back, too.
-Keep
the movement smooth.
-Isolate
the muscle by concentrating on the lower section
of your abs.
