5. Supine snow angel (wipers) exercise
A person should perform this exercise while lying down, which works the abdominal muscles, chest, and shoulders.
To perform:
- Lie on the back with the feet flat on the ground.
- Tuck the pelvis slightly to place the lower back on the floor.
- Extend the arms from the shoulders, slightly bending the hands toward the ears.
- Slowly raise the hands toward the head to meet each other.
- Lower the hands to the starting position and repeat.
6. Trunk rotation
The trunk rotation works the abdominal muscles while testing the cardiovascular system.
To increase the intensity, a person can hold a heavy weight, such as a kettlebell, exercise ball, or other household items.
To perform:
- Stand with a heavy object at chest height with elbows to the sides.
- Twist from the torso, turning to one side, then the other.
- A person can also hold the arms at shoulder height and twist side to side.