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Abdominal Exercises

By Laura Inverarity, D.O., About.com

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Sit Ups


1)Lay on your back

2)Bend your knees to a comfortable position

3)Lock your fingers behind your head

4)Curl your head, shoulders, upper and lower back off the floor

5)Hold this position for 5 seconds

6)Slowly return to starting position

7)Repeat 10 more times

Index: Abdominal Exercises

  1. Abdominal Muscles
  2. Sit Ups
  3. Leg Raises
  4. Twisting Sit Ups

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