Seated Abs Stretch
Reps5 times
Calories burned21 kcal
LevelBeginner
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Sit on an exercise mat. Keep your back straight. Connect the soles of your feet and pull them towards your thighs. Place one hand on the floor behind you, put the other hand behind your head, as shown in the picture. Raise your elbow towards the ceiling, tilting your torso to the other side. Hold this position for 10-20 seconds, then stretch to the other side.
How to perform the exercise
5 times
21 kcal
Control your movement and do not rush.
01
Position
Sit on a gym mat with a straight back.
02
Feet
Bring the soles of your feet together and pull them toward your thighs.
03
Arms
Place one hand on the floor behind you and the other behind your head.
04
Bend
Raise the elbow toward the ceiling, bending the torso the other way.
05
Hold
Hold for 10–20 seconds, then stretch to the other side.
Variants
Beginner
Use a small bend.
Middle
Increase the bend and hold for 20 seconds.
Professional
Increase the range and add a gentle twist.
Which muscles are working
Abs and core
Benefits of the exercise
Strength
Stretches the abs and obliques.
Balance
Improves spinal flexibility.
Simply
Relieves tension after ab training.
Contraindications
Acute pain in the lower back or abdomen.
Recent spinal injuries.
Medical prohibition of side bends and stretching.
Recommendations
Back
Keep it straight.
Bend
Move smoothly, without jerking.
Breathing
Breathe calmly.
