Bottoms-up
The bottoms-up exercise is a core-strengthening movement that primarily targets the abdominal muscles. It involves lifting the legs towards the ceiling while lying on your back, engaging the lower abs and hip flexors.
At a glance
- Area
- Waist
- Main muscle
- Abs
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your lower back pressed into the floor.
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Avoid using momentum to lift your legs.
What to watch out for
- lower back pain
- hip injuries
- pregnancy
Also known as
Sollevamento gambe in sospensione, abs exercise, core workout, bodyweight abs exercise