Exercises from the community
Crossovers (abs)
Crossovers train the obliques hard by combining rotation with a crunching motion, hitting the sides of your abdominal wall more directly than a straight-ahead crunch. Lying on your back with knees bent, curl your shoulders up and rotate to bring one elbow toward the opposite knee while extending the other leg out. Alternate sides in a controlled rhythm, keeping your lower back pressed into the floor throughout.
Medicine Ball Straight Leg Raises
Medicine Ball Straight Leg Raises add resistance to a classic lower-ab movement, using the weight of the ball to make bigger gains than the bodyweight-only version. Lie on your back holding a medicine ball between your feet or ankles, legs extended toward the ceiling. Lower your legs slowly toward the floor without letting your lower back arch, then raise them back up using your lower abs.
Tucked Toe Stretch
Now we are going to tuck the toes so that your soles raise facing directly behind you as your toes curl away from the soles. Lower your weight slowly and gently onto the length, not tips, of your toes. This will stretch the toes and soles. Avoid stretching too hard or releasing too much weight. Gradually, after practicing for a few weeks, gently increase the stretching in the toes and soles. Reduce the stretch at any feeling of strain or pain. Hold this stretch for 1-2 minutes.