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Stretching the abdominal muscles

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1 min


1 minute
For all
Beginner level
Mat
Abdomen

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How to do an abdominal stretch?

Warning! Stretching exercise:

  • abdominal muscles (and hip flexors)

Position:

Lie on your stomach, legs straight. Place your hands on the floor under your shoulders. Slowly straighten your elbows, lifting your torso. Keep your glutes and back tight, and your abs pulled in. Try to keep your hips and shoulders as low as possible.

Recommendations:

Hold this position for 20-40 seconds. Breathe. You can do several repetitions.

Warning! Do not perform this exercise if you have lower back problems!

Tips:

Stomach pulled in. Keep your glutes and back tight. Keep your shoulders as low as possible (away from your thighs and ears).

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1 minute
For all
Beginner level
Mat
Abdomen