Lying Ab Hold (female)

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Instructions:

  • 1Lie on your back on a mat with knees bent and hands arranged at each side
  • 2Lift your legs into the air so that they are parallel to the ground, while keeping them bend at the knees
  • 3Pull your waist up and hold this position as long as possible
  • 4Lower your waist and legs back to the starting position
  • 5Repeat this exercise for the desired number of repetitions

Tips:

  • Keep your legs straight and engage your core as you lift up
  • Don’t hold your breath during the exercise. Inhale as you lift up and exhale as you lower back down
  • Make sure that your back remains flat on the floor throughout the entire movement
  • Aim for a pause at the top of each movement instead of trying to speed through the exercises

Lying Ab Hold Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs