Answer questions on Abdominal Preps:

Exercise: Abdominal Preps  

Description:  

Lay supine, feet flat on the floor, arms next to the body, spine lengthened  from cervical spine to lumbar.  

On exhale, go into flexion. Inhaling, maintaining head-stance and reach to the heels. Exhale, reach down. 

Modifications: 

1. Pillow 

2. Hold onto pillow 

3. Hold onto mat 

Variations: 

1. Both legs off 

2. Legs straightened 

3. One leg off 

Things to watch for: 

1. Tension in hip flexors 

2. Neck straining