Lying Knee Leg & Tap Abduction
Sculpt your obliques and stabilize your core with this controlled tabletop rotation. A perfect low-impact floor move to incinerate belly fat and build serious abdominal definition.
The Lying Knee Leg & Tap Abduction mainly works the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Lying Knee Leg & Tap Abduction Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Obliques
Secondary
Hip Flexor (iliopsoas)
How to do the Lying Knee Leg & Tap Abduction
Setup
Lie flat on your back on a yoga mat.
Bring your legs up into a tabletop position with knees bent at 90 degrees.
Place your hands lightly behind your head, keeping your elbows wide.
Movement
Initiate the movement by lifting your shoulders and upper back off the ground.
Simultaneously twist your torso, bringing the opposite elbow toward the raised knee, while extending the other leg straight out.
Pause briefly at the point of contraction, squeezing your abdominal muscles.
Return to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side in a controlled, alternating motion.
Form Tips
Keep your lower back pressed firmly into the mat throughout the exercise to protect your spine.
Avoid pulling on your neck with your hands; the momentum should come from your core rotation.
Breathe steadily, exhaling as you twist and crunch toward the knee.
Lying Knee Leg & Tap Abduction FAQs
What muscles does the Lying Knee Leg & Tap Abduction work?
The Lying Knee Leg & Tap Abduction mainly works the core. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Lying Knee Leg & Tap Abduction?
None. The Lying Knee Leg & Tap Abduction is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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