L1 | McGill Curl Ups
DEMONSTRATION VIDEO
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To activate and 'stiffen' the core and teach neutral spine under a low load, curl ups teach bracing whilst maintaining neutral spine. This is a foundation exercise for further core training.
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INSTRUCTION AND EDUCATION FOR THIS EXERCISE
Instructions Lie on back with knees bent and hands in the small of your back to prevent flattening. Find neutral spine, and brace stomach whilst ensuring you keep breathing. Slowly lift head, neck and shoulders off the ground, making sure you do not flex your spine by curling head and neck. Try not to dome through ribs or stomach, keep core switched on and braced for the movement. Only lift as far up as you can without doming, hold for 1 second at the top then return to start position. Repeat up to 10 times.
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