Abs Mat #49
June 2026
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9m 2s
No props
Class notes:
1. Supine abs (1) knees bend, feet shoulder width distance on mat, hands behind head - lift chest and march legs each time chest lifts, (2) add rotation toward lifted knee, (3) pause when twisted to left, extend right leg - lower and lift right leg, (4) criss cross, (5) pause when twisted to right - lower and lift left leg, (6) legs in table top, hands behind head, chest lifted - double toe tap, (7) twist knees to right, toes to left - toe tap; twist knees to left, toes to right - toe tap
2. Side forearm plank left (1) left forearm on mat, right hand to hip - hip dips, (2) static hold in side plank
3. Abs propped on forearms (1) forearms on mat, legs in table top - tilt knees side to side, (2) tilt left, extend legs, bend knees, tilt right, extend legs, bend knees, repeat, (3) tilt left, extend legs, hold legs extended tilt to right, bend knees, extend legs, repeat
4. Repeat side forearm plank series from #2 on opposite side
5. Cool down (1) swan
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