Great Exercises for Your Abs - Lazy Bottoms
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In this video, Mahalo's fitness expert Torri Shack shows you how to work out your abs with lazy bottoms.
Getting Started
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You can do this exercise either at the gym or at home. If you prefer to do them at home, you may be more comfortable performing this exercise on a yoga mat, towel or any other soft surface you can put between you and the floor.
Muscles Worked
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This exercise works your rectus abdominis muscles, which are the major muscle group in your core and the muscles responsible for the six-pack look.c
1. Lie flat on your back with your legs straight up in the air so that they are perpendicular to the floor. Let your legs fall open so that they form a "V."
2. Reach both arms between your legs as you contract your legs and curl upwards. Make sure your neck doesn't collapse into your chest. If you want, pretend you have a baseball held there.
3. Lower back down almost to the starting position but don't let your head touch the ground. That counts as one rep.
4. Perform three to four sets of 15-20 reps.
Variation
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1. Lie flat on the ground with your legs in a "V" shape but your feet touching the floor.
2. Reach behind your head with your right arm and out in front of you with your left.
3. Roll your abdomen up to sitting position and reach for your right foot with your left hand, to your left foot and then back down.
4. Try to keep your feet anchored to the floor for the duration of the exercise and don't let your chin touch your chest.
5. Perform 15-20 reps then switch so your left arm is behind your head and your right is out in front of you.
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