Facing back, place legs in long straps. Start to bicycle crunch. Make sure knots are on the outside (this exercise may be challenging on the Elina due to a shorter long strap – if so, ask clients to flex feet and place straps around the ankles instead).
1R, 1B, 1Y.
Down or up.
Exhale to lift and rotate, inhale to lower.
Develop muscular strength in the abdominis, pelvic floor, and obliques. Scapular and pelvic stabilisers, strengthen hip flexors as prime movers. Lastly, educate about breath connected to movement.
Progression: Add springs.
Regression: Less springs or option to bicycle crunch without straps.