Bottoms Up

Bottoms Up — Start position — Start position

Bottoms Up — End position — End position

Region: Lumbar & Core
Equipment: Body Only
Category: Strength
Level: Beginner
Mechanic: compound
Force: pull

Muscles worked

abdominals

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

Begin by lying on your back on the ground. Your legs should be straight and your arms at your side. This will be your starting position.
To perform the movement, tuck the knees toward your chest by flexing the hips and knees. Following this, extend your legs directly above you so that they are perpendicular to the ground. Rotate and elevate your pelvis to raise your glutes from the floor.
After a brief pause, return to the starting position.

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