Curl-Ups- Lie on the floor on your back with your knees
bent at a 90-degree angle. Your feet should be flat on the floor, about
12 in. (32 cm) from your
buttocks.
- Cross your arms over your chest. If this bothers your neck, try putting your hands behind your neck (not your head), with your elbows spread apart.
- Slowly
contract your abdominal muscles and raise your shoulder blades off the
floor.
- Keep your head in line with your body-don't press your chin
to your chest.
- Hold this position for 1 or 2 seconds, then slowly
lower yourself back down to the floor. Repeat 8 to 12 times.
ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerWilliam H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerJoan Rigg, PT, OCS - Physical Therapy Current as ofMarch 21, 2017 Current as of:
March 21, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Joan Rigg, PT, OCS - Physical Therapy |
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