Erasmus plus - Stretching and Strengthening at Work interact

Stretching and Strengthening at Work

Matt exercises for abdominals

1. Crunches

Starting position: Lie supine with the knees bent, feet on the floor, and hands at the ears  Hold the head and neck in neutral position, not flexed or twisted  Flex the spine to 30 degrees of trunk flexion  Most of the motion occurs in the thoracic spine  Keep the head and neck in straight position  Hold at the top briefly and then lower the trunk slowly under control

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