Abdominal Exercises

Low Foot Lifts (Abdominal Exercise 3 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, lifter her feet an inch off the floor

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please read before performing exercises.

Execution

Hold a pelvic tilt while lifting the sole of one foot off the floor 1 inch, and alternate feet.

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

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Foot Lifts (Abdominal Exercise 4 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.