Physiotherapy strength exercise guide
This programme offers exercises to aid your fitness and wellbeing. It is provided by KMPT Physiotherapists. As we have not met you or assessed your personal fitness level and risk factors, please ensure that you check with your doctor or medical professional to complete the ‘fitness to exercise’ assessment form prior to starting this exercise routine.
- Publication date:
- 01 April 2020
- Date range:
- April 2020 - April 2021
Introduction
Oblique crunch and bicycle crunch
Oblique crunch
Target: Toning love handles
Lie down on your back with your knees bent and together, (raise your feet off the floor for an extra challenge).
Place your hands behind your head. Keeping your lower back pressed into the floor, lift your shoulder blades off the floor and curl your upper body diagonally across your chest towards your left knee and lower down.
Bicycle crunch
Start on your back with your feet up in the air.
Place your hands behind you head and curl up.
Straighten one leg whilst lifting the shoulder on the same side towards your opposite knee.
Repeat alternating sides as you go.