Abs Mat #65
May 2026
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9m 28s
Props: ball
Class notes:
1. Side lying right with ball (1) bottom arm (left arm) extends forward, resting on floor, legs extend, toes toward front corner of mat, ball on top thigh (right thigh), right hand on ball - side crunch, roll ball down leg throughout series, (2) add lift of top leg when in side crunch, (3) add lift of both legs when in side crunch, (4) hold both legs lifted - lower and lift top leg, (5) hold both legs lifted - pulse forward and back with ball
2. Supine abs with ball (1) ball between knees, legs in table top, hands behind head, chest lifted - toe taps, (2) knees to right, toes to left, toe tap; knees to left, toes to right, toe tap, (3) add kick with legs when knees are twisted, toe tap, (4) hold twisted to right - toe tap, (5) hold twisted to right - bend and extend legs, (6) repeat 4-5 on opposite side
3. Side lying series from #1 on opposite side
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