Air bike - a perfect advanced workout for side abdominal muscles

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This exercise targets: abdominal muscles
For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat

Lie on your back, with your hands behind your head and fingers overlapping. Raise your torso two to three inches. Form a 90 degree angle in your right knee and lift your left leg five inches off the floor with your toes pointed forward.

Curl up and raise your torso by bringing your left elbow toward your right knee. As you rotate your shoulder across body, squeeze your abs. Continue the motion back and forth on alternate sides.

Tips:
Do not flap your elbow across your body and squeeze your abs as you rotate.
Do not pull on your head and neck during this exercise.
Try to keep your back as straight as possible during the entire exercise.
Do not hold in your breath -- exhale as you approach your knees.
Advanced: Hold light dumbbells at the level of your shoulders or perform the exercise more slowly.

Beginners: 10 repetitions on each side
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions on each side
Advanced level: 20 repetitions on each side

Category:

Sports

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[avedisphoto1]

nice

[avedisphoto1]

nice.

[vampireAM]

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[GRANTCAT1]

Thanks I need to work on my technique. I have two discs in my lower back that needs an operation can you adapt this exercise?

[SParkApCider]

I usually do about 30 on each side, rest a minute and repeat x3