#7 Jackknife Sit-Up
Instructions:
Step 1: Lie flat on the floor on your back with your arms extended straight back behind your head and your legs extended also. This will be your starting position.
Step 2: While breathing out, bend at the waist while simultaneously raising your legs and arms to meet in a jackknife position.
Step 3: While inhaling, lower your arms and legs back to the starting position. Repeat as recommended
Important Tip: The legs should be extended and lifted at approximately at 35-45 degree angle from the floor and the arms should be extended and parallel to your legs. The upper torso should be off the floor.
#8 Leg Raise
Instructions:
Step 1: Lie with your back flat on a bench or floor, your legs extended in front of you.
Step 2: Place your hands by your side for support with your palms down or by the sides holding on to the bench.
Step 3: Raise your legs as straight as possible with your knees slightly bent but locked until they make a 90-degree angle with the floor.
Breathe out as you perform this portion of the movement and hold the contraction at the top for a second.
As you inhale, slowly lower your legs back down. Repeat as recommended.
Important Tip: Avoid the temptation to let your legs drop on the negative portion of the movement.
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