mind-muscle connection and controlled movements to ensure
you’re completing this move effectively.
Lie on your right side with your left leg and foot stacked on top
of your right leg and foot. Prop your upper body up by placing
your right forearm on the ground, elbow directly under your
shoulder.
Contract your core to stiffen your spine and lift your hips and
knees off the ground, forming a straight line with your body.
Return to start in a controlled manner. Repeat 3 sets of 10-15
reps on one side, then switch.
9. Situps
Although they get a bad rap as being too basic, situps are an
effective way to target your abdominal muscles. If you have
lower back problems, stick with a crunch, which requires just
your upper back and shoulders to lift off the ground.
Start by lying on the ground on your back with your knees bent,
feet flat, and your hands behind your head.
Keeping your feet glued to the ground, begin to roll up from
your head, engaging your core throughout. Don’t strain your
neck during the upward motion.