Start by lying on a mat with your legs straight out. Lift your legs straight up using only your abdominals and hip flexors. Lower your legs down without them touching the ground. Repeat.
IF YOU HAVE A PARTNER TO WORK WITH:
A spotter can go behind the participant and throw the persons legs down to create more resistance. Turning the exercise into a Throwdown.
TARGET MUSCLES:
Lower Abdominals
OPTION 1
Chicken Breast (4 oz)
Broccoli (1 cup steamed or boiled)
Salad (1 cup mixed greens)
OPTION 2
Chicken Salad (3 oz)
Dressing (2 tbl spoons of a lite dressing)
Fruit of Choice (1)
OPTION 3
Grilled Chicken (4 oz)
Vegetables ( 1 cup lightly sautéed)
Wheat Tortilla Wrap (make a chicken wrap)
OPTION 4
Grilled Salmon (3-4 oz)
Spinach (1 cup lightly sauteed)
Sweet Potato (1 small mashed)
OPTION 5
Grilled Cod (4 oz)
Brown Riced (1 cup Boiled)
Sauteed Vegetables (1 cup)
OPTION 6
Roast Turkey(3 oz)
Green Beans (1/2 cup)
Butternut Squash (1/2 cup)