59 In-spire LS
Corkscrew
An exercise that focuses on the whole of the abdominal muscles and the deeper core muscles also. It is brilliant
in helping to achieve a six-pack definition or for general core strength development. For a way to make this more
challenging, I would use a Swiss-ball which adds resistance to it.
To do the corkscrew
· Position your body by laying face up with arms by your side and palms down. Lie face up and extend your legs at 90
degrees and cross your right leg on top of your left making sure to keep your left leg pointed. Extend legs at 90 degrees
and cross your right leg on top of your left, toes pointed.
· Hold your abs in tight to your back and start to trace a circle with your legs, moving from the right down and around
to the left. As you bring your legs in and up to complete the circle, press your arms into the floor and lift your hips,
bringing your legs as high overhead as you can at the top of the circle (as shown).
·Slowly lower your hips and your legs back to your starting position and then cross your left leg over your right and
reverse the circle.
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Fitness Moves of the Month
By Alex Renaud @xander29_pt