Ab Workout: JackKnife Sit Ups and Incline Leg Pull Ins
April 8th, 2006
Jackknife Sit-Ups (3 sets of 15)
- Lie on your back on the floor with your arms stretched behind your head.
- Raise your legs and arms simultaneously to meet in the jackknife position.
- Try to keep your legs and arms straight throughout the exercise.
Incline Leg Pull-Ins (3 sets of 15)
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With the sit-up board set at the same 25-to-30-degree angle, reverse your body position so that your head is at the top.
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Reach behind your head and grip the bar that supports the board.
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From a legs-straight position bend your knees, pulling your upper thighs into your midsection.
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Straighten your legs, returning to the starting position.
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Don’t let your feet touch the board after you start the exercise.
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Concentrate on your lower-abdominal area as you do the movement.
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This can also be done on the floor.
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