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Rectus Abdominis

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Transverse Abdominals
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Crunch - Legs Raised

Lie down on your back with your legs up in the air so that they are vertical and hold them there for the entire exercise. Place your hands by your temples and concentrate on a spot above you on the ceiling.

Now raise your head and shoulders up off the floor by contracting your stomach muscles, allowing your head to drop back a little so that you don't lose sight of the spot you picked on the ceiling.

Once your shoulder blades are off the ground then slowly lower yourself back down again.

Do keep your stomach tight Do breathe out on the way up Do make sure your shoulder blades come off the floor Do allow your head to tilt back slightly on the way up Do keep your legs vertical throughout the exercise	Don't hold or pull on your head to aid the movement Don't hold your breath Don't arch your back Don't allow your head to move too much Don't let your legs go less than vertical

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