Abdominals Workout
Hanging Leg Raises
- Setup: Hang from a pull-up bar with an overhand grip, legs straight.
- Form: Keep core tight, body stable, and avoid swinging.
- Curl: Curl your knees toward your chest, engaging your abs.
- Control: Slowly lower legs back to the starting position.
- Avoid: Using momentum, arching your back, or swinging your legs.
Roman Twists
- Setup: Sit on the floor with knees bent, lean back slightly, hold a weight or medicine ball.
- Form: Keep your back straight, core tight, and heels off the ground (optional).
- Twist: Rotate your torso to one side, bringing the weight beside your hip.
- Return: Rotate back to the center, then twist to the other side.
- Avoid: Rounding your back, using your arms to pull the weight, or excessive swinging.
Cable Crunches
- Setup: Kneel in front of a cable machine, hold rope attachment behind your neck.
- Form: Keep knees bent, chest up, and core engaged.
- Crunch: Pull the rope down by flexing your torso, bringing your elbows towards your knees.
- Return: Slowly release back to the starting position, keeping tension on the cable.
- Avoid: Using your arms, jerking the weight, or arching your back.
