Instructions
Preparation
- Lie supine on bench with head hanging off and knees and hips
bent. Hold plate behind neck.
Execution
- Flex waist to raise upper torso from bench. Keep low back
on bench and raise torso up as high as possible. Return until
back of shoulders contact padded incline board. Repeat.
Comments
- Exercise can be performed without
added weight until more resistance is needed. Certain individuals
may need to keep their neck in neutral position with space between
their chin and sternum. See Arm
Position During Waist Exercises and Spot
Reduction Myth.
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Classification
Muscles
Target
Synergists
Stabilizers
- No significant stabilizers
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