Abdominal Stretch

Description
This exercise involves stretching the abdominal muscles by lying on your back and pulling your knees towards your chest. It can help improve flexibility and relieve tension in the lower back.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Abdominal Stretch Instructions
- Start by sitting on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.
- Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor.
- Place your hands behind your hips with your fingers pointing towards your feet.
- Slowly lean back onto your hands and forearms, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- As you lean back, lift your chest towards the ceiling and arch your back.
- Hold the stretch for 10-15 seconds, then release and return to the starting position.
- Repeat the stretch 2-3 times.
Abdominal Stretch Form & Visual
Abdominal Stretch Benefits
- Improves agility and coordination
- Increases cardiovascular endurance
- Enhances reaction time and reflexes
- Develops balance and stability
- Strengthens leg muscles
- Provides a fun and engaging workout
Abdominal Stretch Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis
- Obliques
- Erector spinae
Abdominal Stretch Variations & Alternatives
- Abdominal crunches
- Reverse crunches
- Plank
- Side plank
- Russian twists
- Bicycle crunches
- Leg raises
- Mountain climbers
- Flutter kicks