20 July
In Video - Abs/Core, Video - Bodyweight, Video - Misc/Other Equipment by Nikki
Tags: Exercise Library
Sit Up & TRX Strap Abs
Sit-up
- Lie down on the floor placing your feet either under something that will not move or by having a partner hold them. Your legs should be bent at the knees.
- Place your hands behind your head and lock them together by clasping your fingers. This is the starting position.
- Elevate your upper body so that it creates an imaginary V-shape with your thighs. Breathe out when performing this part of the exercise.
- Once you feel the contraction for a second, lower your upper body back down to the starting position while inhaling.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Variations:
- This exercise can be performed with a weighted plate being held by both arms resting on the chest. The way to perform this exercise is to cross your arms by making an X and grabbing the weighted plate. Note: Your hands will no longer be behind your head.
- This variation may be difficult to perform at first so start out using little to no weights until you feel comfortable with the movements.
TRX Abs – Suspended Crunches
- Press your body up into a fully-extended push up position
- Without arching your back whatsoever, tighten your core, contract your lower abs, and pull your knees in until they’re perpendicular with your hips
- Hold the contraction and shoot your legs back out to start position
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Video Credit – Fit Girl Nikki LLC
Exercise Caption – Fit Girl Nikki LLC
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