V-Ups
This exercise will improve your abdominal strength as well your shoulder strength and flexibility.
Procedure:
Begin in the forward prone position. You are face down on he exercise ball and your knees are in the center of the exercise ball. Your hands should be extended shoulder width apart with your hands on the floor. Walk your hands forward until your ankles or the top of your feet are centered on top of the ball. Your shoulders should be directly over your hands. Pull your hips up toward the ceiling; your face looks at the floor. Legs are straight. Your body forms a V. Your toes are now on top of the ball, stabilizing your body. Repeat several times.
Variation # 1: Make little circles clockwise and counterclockwise using your feet.
Variation # 2: Reposition yourself so that your thighs are on top of the gymnastics ball. Place your fingertips on two disks. Contrast your abdominals and bring your knees to your chest while balancing on your fingertips on a balancing disc. Return to the starting position.
Tips:
The object is to accomplish the movement without momentum, enabling significant lower abdominal advancement.
Required Equipment:
Exercise Ball
Focus:
Body Awareness
Dynamic Flexibility
Exceptional Core Strength
