adamseve started this discussion ·
I posted this question under the wrong forum so I'm reposting it correctly. I'm working on this invert, but can't seem to get it because it seems my abs just aren't strong enough. What exercises can I do to help with strengthening the core / abs? Thanks in advance! 😉
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Trena ·
Veena has some ab exercises in her lesson videos if you're subscribed to them. 😀 If not I suggest some sit ups. Im trying to work on my own abs at the moment so Im not the best for giving advice. Im sure the others will be more than helpful though. Best of luck 🙂
adamseve ·
Girl, I hate crunches, but I am doing more of them. I'm tempted to get a gym membership just so I can get on the dip machine which makes you hold yourself up and lift your legs to work your abs. I actually like that exercise. Go figure! I'm a little weird so it doesn't surprise me at all. 😂
RoxyPink ·
Remember doing shoulder stands as a kid?? Except now do them with your pole..I take and lie down with the pole directly above my head. Grab the pole with both hands (thumbs facing down) and do slow controled shoulder stands...raising your feet from floor level up...hold for a few secs and then slowly lower until feet are 6 in above floor. Looks like doing a shoulder mount except you are laying on the floor. Hope this helps some! 😀
adamseve ·
Hey there! I saw the video. Thanks so much for posting it. Boy, I've got a lot of work to do. It looks tough, but I know with practice I'll be stronger and stronger. 🫡
Foxy_Rei ·
One exercise we used to do occasionally in cross country practice in high school was leg lifts. I've done them a few times using the pole - makes it a little easier. This is easy so I don't think you'll need a video to demonstrate this: 😜 but if you want to use the pole, get in the same position on the floor as mrstrone did in hers. You're going to do the same thing - lift your legs, feet together - except only lift your feet like 6 inches off the floor and hold them there. Best to do it with a mirror so you know you're not cheating - your body will want to move your feet higher because it's easier. Play around with how high off the floor your feet are and where it hurts the most is where you need to be holding it. If you don't use the pole, just lay your hands on the floor at your sides or put them under your butt (under the butt is more comfortable for me - less stress on the tailbone). Good luck!
adamseve ·
Thanks Foxy! I'm going to try everything to give me this strength that I need. I tried doing the chair today and couldn't manage it. So, just being off the pole & not doing any exercises since I hurt my back has set me way back. I am thoroughly disgusted and want to quit, but I'm not. I wish I had regular classes to go to where I could get some assistance. 🙁