leg lift crawl
this exercise strengthens your back and abdomen muscles.
- positioned on hands and knees, place your hands directly under your shoulders and straighten your arms.
- tighten your belly muscles by pulling in your belly button toward your spine. be sure you continue to breathe normally, and do not hold your breath.
- lift your left knee and bring it toward your elbow.
- slowly extend your leg behind you without completely straightening it. be careful not to let your hip drop down. avoid arching your back.
- hold your leg behind you for about 6 seconds.
- return to your starting position.
- do the same exercise with your other leg.
repeat 8 to 12 times for each leg.
current as of: july 18, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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