Abdominals
Folds with one leg is a great abdominal exercise because it is over a large range of motion, bringing the upper body and lower body together. With an unstable surface, you have to slow your form down and concentrate on balancing while doing the core movement.
- Place a 45 pound plate on a large disc
- Place a foam pad on top of plate
- Lie with shoulder blades off of plate
- Raise both arms overhead and extend the right leg
- Fold in half and bring both arms and the right leg up
- Reach past your right heel and lower slowly until your body is straight
- Repeat on the same side and then perform with the other leg
- Your abs should feel a stretch and then a contraction. You are looking for the abs to burn and fatigue
- Your neck may bet a little tired and you should not feel low back pain
- Recheck your form but if pain persists, select another exercise
