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Leg Ups

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Difficulty

Medium

Equipment Needed

None

Starting Position

Sitting on a bench with legs in the air and knees bent slightly.

Procedure

  1. Grip the back of the bench with your hands
  2. Lift your legs into the air, initiating the movement from the abdominals.
  3. Slowly lower the legs to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the suggested number of repetitions.

Coaching Keys

  • Lean backwards slightly to activate the abdominals more.
  • Don't drop the legs too low.

You Should Feel it...

In your abdominals.

Exercise Purpose

Improves overall core and abdominal strength.

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