Abdominal exercises

Cases studies Aims of the exercises Rules for performance of exercises Abdominal exercises Lower abdominals Oblique and transversus Crossed abdominal sit-ups Crossed abdominal sit-up with bending of the hip Rotation of pelvis Rotation of trunk in sitting position Rotation of trunk while bending Lateral inclination Upper abdominals Paravertebral exercises Cervical-dorsal exercises Exercises for glutei and quadriceps Dorsal-lumbar stretches Cervical-dorsal stretches Ischio-tibial stretches

Oblique and transversus:Rotation of the pelvis

Lie on your back ("dorsal decubitus position") with arms stretched out to the sides, forming an angle of approximately 90º with your body, your knees bent and the soles of your feet flat on the floor. Raise your knees toward your chest. You might touch it but it is not necessary. Keep the angle of flexion of the hips and knees constant throughout the exercise.

From the starting point, slowly lower both knees to the left. Between the knees keep a distance which is comfortable (it is not necessary that they touch). Before the left knee touches the floor, halt the movement. Slowly, raise the knees again to the center and lower them to the right. Repeat toward one side and the other until you have completed the series.