Exercise : Abs with elbows to the knee

In this guide, we’ll see some Parthian exercises to be able to properly train the abs. Included in this category of exercise for many types of the same, but there is a particular variant of this, which is also the most in demand in the physical evidence (eg in public competitions in the armed forces) for competitions and not only your abs with elbows to the knee.

When it comes to abs with elbows to the knee, it is an exercise still very simple. The starting position is lying; It is important to have your back straight on a preferably horizontal plane, while the legs should be slightly bent (say with the knees bent a little more than 90 °).

As for the feet, to be sure to perform the movements in the most correct, it is essential that at least, semi blocked so as not to slide them forward, backward or turn up the tips (movement that would surely unintentionally be made). Finally hands, are placed behind the head with wide and symmetrical kept elbows.

Once you understand the correct posture to start, you have to understand the exercise movements. From the starting position and throughout the execution of each movement, hands must not in any way push or interact with the boss or lose its basic position, as this would alter the exercise efficiency and also the specific muscles concerned of the abdominal fascia.

The exercise consists in the hold and fastened securely the body, from the pelvis down, while the bust will have to climb, with a slow and controlled movement to obtain the contact, between the elbows and knees.

Future contact, the bust will have to return to the starting position (so with his back lying and resting posture), but performing the return movement, even more slowly and always without jerks.

The basic exercise of the abdominal muscles, does not require any particular muscular base to be able to even begin with more series of 15-20 movements each, while the year basic variant require a minimum muscle preparation, as they strive in a manner slightly greater the abdominal fascia and may cause an excessive effort, with small tears of the musculature itself. Recommended it is always engage in any physical condition, always consult a coach or trainer.