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Mcgill curl up GIF

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Male figure; the female figure follows.

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Worked muscles

  • AbsMusculus rectus abdominis
  • ObliquesMusculus obliquus externus abdominis
  • Hip flexorsMusculus iliopsoas
Equipment
mat
Level
beginner
Loop
One repetition, 2.73 seconds

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How to do a mcgill curl up

  1. Lie on your back with one knee bent and the other leg straight.
  2. Slide your hands under the natural arch of your lower back.
  3. Brace your core and lift your head and shoulders slightly off the floor.
  4. Hold for about 10 seconds while breathing normally.
  5. Lower slowly, complete your reps, then switch legs halfway.

Form tips

  • Lift only a few centimeters, this is not a sit up.
  • Keep the lower back arch supported by your hands.
  • Stop if pain spreads down your leg.

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