Abdominal Exercises

Foot Lifts (Abdominal Exercise 4 of 8)

The abdominal exercises selected for the BEST exercise program are important for maintaining posture and stability of the lumbar spine. The BEST researchers recommend performing lower abdominal exercises rather than the classic sit-up or curl.

Woman lying on her back with her knees bent, lifting her right foot off the floor

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please read before performing exercises.

Execution

Hold a pelvic tilt while lifting one foot off the floor several inches, and alternate feet.

Hold foot up for 10 seconds. Repeat 3 times per foot.

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Knees Up (Abdominal Exercise 5 of 8)

Reprinted, by permission, from T. Lohman, S. Going, L. Houtkooper, L. Metcalfe, T. Antoniotti-Guido, and V. Stanford. 2004. The BEST Program for Osteoporosis Prevention. Tucson, AZ: DSWFitness.