Suspended Bent Pendulum

Strengthens the abdominal muscles that cause rotation.

Equipment
Exercise mat

Exercise Technique

1. Lie down with your knees bent over your hips and your arms straight at shoulder level.
2. Slowly take your knees to the right side and suspend them halfway to the floor.
3. Hold for 5 to 10 seconds.
4. Return to center.
5. Repeat on the other side.

Performance tips

1. This is an advanced exercise. It is not appropriate for you if you are new to abdominal exercises or if you have a history of lower back problems.
2. Keep breathing as you hold the position.
3. Try to keep your shoulders facing the ceiling and avoid turning them towards your knees.

Repetitions
One repetition means doing the exercise on the right and the left side. Do one to two repetitions only

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