Exercises For Lower Abs - The Captain’s Chair
Written by admin on May 4th, 2008 in Uncategorized.
The lower abs area is a weak spot for a lot of people. It is a section of your body where the muscles are often less naturally toned and in which there is often a disturbing layer of flab. One of the main challenges of those who wish to have flat and sexy abs is how to get the lower abs muscles into shape.
One of the best lower abs exercises I know is the Captain’s Chair exercise. This exercise can really get those lower abs working and leave you with that tingling aftertaste of muscular effort.
If you don’t know what is the Captain’s Chair, it’s that bottomless chair with the padded arms rests, hanging from a bar in your gym.
In order to perform the Captain’s Chair exercise correctly adhere to the following guidelines:
Start Position: Sit in the Captain’s chair with your knees curled in front of you and at a ninety degree angle to your body.
Movement: Slowly bring your knees to your body until they are almost touching your chest. Hold. Slowly lower yor knees to a ninety degree angle. Repeat.
Tips:
1. Make sure to keep your back pressed against the back rest of the Captain’s Chair at all times, do not arc your lower back
2. Keep your head and neck relaxed and calm
3. Make sure to breathe continuously and at a moderate pace
4. For increased intensity, hold a dumbell between your ankles to add some weight to your legs when you lift them towards your chest.
