HOW TO…
- Sit on the floor with your legs together and extended.
- Lean backward a little and position your arms behind you on the floor with your hands toward your body. Keep your core tight and your back straight.
- Now bend your left leg, and place your left foot next to your right knee.
- Next, push up your hips until your body is straight (with the exception of your left leg). Make sure to breathe deep and slowly to maximize your oxygen intake.
- Hold for 2 seconds, and then lower your hips to the floor again.
- This completes the reverse bent leg pull up.
- Switch sides by extending your bent, left leg, and pulling up the right leg.
Note: Keep looking upward during the exercise to maintain proper form. This exercise strengthens your core and back muscles. Try to move slowly when you push your hips up, as that maximizes the result of the effort. Ideally, your movements should be synchronized with your breathing!
Progression: Repeat the reverse bent leg pull up on each side 10 times.
Variation: Instead of exchanging the legs, you can do a number of repetitions on one side before switching to the other leg. Be aware that this is more difficult than switching sides every time.