Equipment
Exercise mat.

Exercise Technique

• Lie down with your legs straight over your hips and your arms straight at shoulder level on the floor.
• Tighten your abdominal muscles and slowly tilt your pelvis to the right. You should feel your left buttock lift from the floor.
• Slowly bring your legs back to the center and repeat to the other side.

Performance Tips

• Exhale when moving legs to the side; inhale at the center.
• Move slowly with control, otherwise, your legs might end up falling sideways.
• Use the contraction in your abdominal muscles to control the movement of your legs.
• If you have lower back problems or are a beginner when it comes to abdominal exercises, avoid this exercise.
• You can modify this exercise to make it easier by placing your legs against a wall.

Repetitions:
Eight to ten repetitions on each side.

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