Bent
Double Leg Lower and Raise
Tightens and tones abdominal muscles as well as the muscles in front of the thigh.
Equipment
Exercise mat
Exercise Technique
1. Lie on your back
with your legs bent and raised over your hips.
2. Tighten
your abdominal muscles as you lower both legs.
3. Touch the
mat with your toes, then raise the legs to starting position.
4. Do the
desired number of repetitions
Performance Tips
1. Do not allow your
lower back to arch off the floor while you are lowering your legs.Maintain
a certain amount of tightness and contraction in your abdominal muscles to prevent
your lower back from excessively arching and flattening as you do the exercise.
2. The goal
of the exercise is to keep your torso and abdominal muscles stabilized while
you lower and raise your legs.
3. Move your
legs slowly and deliberately to get the most out of the exercise.
4. Inhale as
you lower your legs; exhale as you raise them.
5. You can make
this exercise easier by lowering and raising one leg at a time.
Repetitions
Do 10 repetitions