Get Ups With Bands
Area Targeted: Middle Abs, Some Side Abs & Hip Flexor
Need a serious challenge for your Abs? If so, start doing Get Ups With Tube Resistance Bands. This exercise is essentially a resisted sit-up. You will be shocked at how hard you need to squeeze your Abs and use other Stabilizer Muscles for every single rep. Build Abs strength with this one FAST
Learn set-up, movements and points to remember below:
Set Up
Anchor: Secure the band(s) to the door with the door anchor at knee height.
Bands: Attach each end of the band(s) to a handle.
Body Positioning: Grip a handle in each hand and lie on your back, with your head 3 to 4 feet away from the door. Now position your arms so that they are straight, 12 inches above your hips, with your hands 12 inches apart, palms facing down.
Movement
Raise your upper body off the floor and push the handles forward, until your back is perpendicular to the floor and arms are parallel with the floor. Return to the starting position. Repeat.
Points To Remember
1. Keep your back straight and chest up as your raise your upper body off the floor.