Reclining Circle
Muscle Groups: Abs
Reclining Circle focuses on Abs, with Hips, Obliques working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Reclining Circle with proper form and technique.
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Lie on your back with your arms extended to the sides for support and your legs straight up in the air, feet together.
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Engage your core and slowly lower your legs to one side in a controlled manner, keeping your shoulders flat on the ground.
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Return your legs to the starting position and then lower them to the opposite side, maintaining control throughout the movement.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Reclining Circle safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your back pressed into the ground to avoid arching and straining your lower back.
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Move slowly to maintain control and prevent any jerky movements that might cause injury.
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Only lower your legs as far as you can while keeping your shoulders and back flat on the ground.
Secondary Muscles
While Reclining Circle primarily targets Abs , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hips, Obliques . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Reclining Circle, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Reclining Circle, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
