This high-impact exercise includes the use of an exercise machine designed to engage all of your abdominal muscles at once.
Getting in the Starting Position
1Place the torso track on the floor. Get down on your hands and knees.
2Rest your knees on the padded cushion. Grip the handles with both hands.
Performing the Exercise
1Contract your abs. Move forward as far as possible while breathing out. Make sure that your back stays straight and your abs stay contracted—dropping your stomach can hurt your back.
2Pull yourself back to the start. Inhale once you reach the starting position.
3Repeat for 10 reps. Keep in mind that your torso should always be parallel to the floor.
1To make this exercise more challenging, add more tension cords to the machine.
1Do 10 repetitions of this exercise per set. Repeat until you've completed 1 to 3 sets.
2In order to start seeing/feeling results, aim to do 1 to 3 sets 4 days a week for 5 weeks. For faster results, increase the number of sets/times per week you do this exercise.
- Don't hold your breath. Coordinate your breathing with your movements.
- The benefits of this exercise are increased strength and flexibility in your core muscles
- To make this exercise less challenging, decrease the amount of tension you use.
- Potential injuries to your lower back may be incurred if this exercise is performed incorrectly. Be extremely careful to keep your torso straight and find another exercise if you experience lower back pain.
Things You Need
- A Torso Track