Type: Dynamic, Core Strength
Primary Muscles: Rectus Abdominis
Secondary Muscles: Hip Flexors, Obliques, Quadriceps
Exercise Key Form:
1. Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hands crossed over your chest or lightly touching your temples.
2. Engage your core and press your lower back into the ground.
3. Curl your torso up toward your thighs, lifting your upper back off the floor while keeping your feet grounded.
4. Pause briefly at the top, then lower your torso back down with control to the starting position.
NASM-CPT Tip: Avoid pulling on your neck or using momentum—focus on a controlled movement and keep your feet flat for proper form and safety.
Why This Exercise Is Important: Builds strength and endurance in the rectus abdominis, supports core stability, and improves functional movement for daily activities and sports.
June 7, 2025
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