Weighted McGill Curl-up
Muscle Groups: Abs
Weighted McGill Curl-up focuses on Abs.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted McGill Curl-up with proper form and technique.
- 1
Lie on your back with one leg extended straight and the other knee bent, foot flat on the floor.
- 2
Place your hands, palms down, under the arch of your lower back to maintain its natural curve.
- 3
Hold a light weight, such as a small plate or dumbbell, against your chest with both hands.
- 4
Engage your core and slowly lift only your head and shoulders a few inches off the floor, keeping your lower back pressed into your hands.
- 5
Hold this slightly elevated position briefly, focusing on bracing your abdominal muscles.
- 6
Slowly lower your head and shoulders back to the starting position with control.
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