Recommendations: 1-3 Sets, 10-15 Reps
Lie on an exercise mat with your lower back pressed against the floor. Hold your legs straight out with the knees straight and point your toes. Place your hands lightly against the sides of your head. This is the starting position. Slowly, pull your left knee towards your chest and to the right side until your glutes start coming off the floor. At the same time, curl your shoulders and upper back up and twist to the left side so that your right elbow and left knee touch. Exhale during this movement. Slowly return to the starting position. Inhale during this movement. Hold your legs straight out with the knees straight and point your toes. Place your hands lightly against the sides of your head. Slowly, pull your right knee towards your chest and to the left side until your glutes start coming off the floor. At the same time, curl your shoulders and upper back up and twist to the right side so that your left elbow and right knee touch. Exhale during this movement. Slowly return to the starting position. Inhale during this movement. Hold your legs straight out with the knees straight and point your toes. Place your hands lightly against the sides of your head. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.