What it does?
This exercise looks simple but requires a good level of abdominal strength and conditioning
What you need?
A medicine ball or dumbbell
How do you do it?
- Sit upright with your knees slightly bent, about shoulder width apart
- Hold a medicine ball or dumbbell out in front of you
- Start to lean back so you feel a resistance in your abs
- Slowly rotate from side to side keeping your arms and shoulders straight
- Do 3 sets of 10-12 repetitions
Key Points
- Avoid arching your back, keep your torso straight as you lean back
- Let your abdominals control the movement
