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Step 1
Sit on the floor with you legs stretched out in front of you. Keep your legs straight. Place your hands on the floor alongside your hips to support your upper body. Keep a slight bend in your arms.
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Step 2
Lean back slightly with your upper body. Raise your legs slowly about 8 to 12 inches off the ground. Alternate lifting one leg higher than the other, making a chopping motion with your legs.
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Step 3
Keep your chest up and your back straight. Breathe normally while performing the exercise. This exercise will work your lower abdominal muscles. Do the exercise for a count of about 30 repetitions. Complete 1 to 3 sets.
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Step 4
Work your upper abdominal muscles. Lie down on the floor and bend your knees at a 90-degree angle. Put your feet flat on the ground. Position your hands behind your neck for support and interlock your fingers.
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Step 5
Lift your upper body off the floor towards your knees. Your back should come completely off the floor. Keep your feet firmly on the ground as your come up. Lift with your abdominal muscles. Exhale as you come up. Lower yourself back down slowly and repeat.
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Step 6
Consider using a spotter to prevent you from lifting your feet off the ground. Instruct the spotter to hold your ankles firmly as you come up.
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Step 7
Do 15 to 20 repetitions. Complete two to three sets. Work your upper and lower abdominal muscles three times a week. Allow a day of rest between your workouts.
