For those of you who want a legit abdominal workout that goes deep, try this abdominal ball transfer exercise. It's tough on the abs, working the upper, mid, and lower abdominals. You're sure to feel it however long you do these for...guaranteed!
Muscles Used
-Abdominals (upper, mid, and lower regions)
-Back (upper, mid, and lower regions)
-Obliques (slightly)
-Quads (slightly)
-Shoulders (slightly)
Daily Use of Muscles
-Balance
-Coughing/laughing
-Twisting/turning
-Bending down/over
-Walking/running/going up and down stairs
-Picking up/reaching for something
Things To Remember
-BREATHE!
-If doing this exercise with straight legs is too much (don't lie...because it's too much for me!), try it with slightly bent knees, or really bent knees first.
-Don't have an exercise ball? Use a pillow, stuffed animal, basketball, etc. No excuses!!
-If you feel your lower mid/lower back coming off the floor when you lower legs, then don't lower your legs so far down. Lower your legs until you feel your back raising, and then bring them back up. We have got to keep those backs safe!
-Try 3 sets of 8....I dare ya!
Abdominal Ball Transfer
Video of Abdominal Ball Transfer
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