Jun 9th, 2014 at 03:28 PM

Abdominal Strengthening – Intermediate Exercises

The following intermediate abdominal strengthening exercises should generally be performed 1 - 3 times per week provided they do not cause or increase pain. Ideally they should not be performed on consecutive days, to allow muscle recovery. As your abdominal strength improves, the exercises can be progressed by gradually increasing the repetitions, number of sets or resistance of the exercises provided they do not cause or increase pain. Abdominal Crunch Begin this abdominal strengthening exercise lying on your back, with your knees bent and your hands on your head as demonstrated. Keeping your neck straight, slowly lift your shoulders and trunk off the ground, tightening your abdominals. Perform 3 sets of 10 repetitions provided the exercise is pain free.