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Lying In & Out Abs

Target Region: Abdomen / Core

INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Lie flat on your back with your feet flat on the ground. Your arms should be fully extended to the sides with your palms facing down. 

  • With a slight bend at the knees, lift your legs up so that your heels are about 6 inches off the ground. This is the starting position.

  • Now while maintaining that same distance off of the ground open both legs at the same time until your legs are wider than shoulder-width apart.

  • Pause for one second then close your legs while still maintaining the same distance off of the ground.  

  • Remember to breathe while performing this exercise.

  • Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

VARIATIONS

  • As you get more advanced, you can wear ankle weights for resistance.

STARTING POSITION

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ENDING POSITION

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ALTERNATIVE EXERCISES

  • Flutter Kicks

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