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Abdominal Curl-Up

Abdominal Curl-Up: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat. Tuck your chin slightly and curl your head and shoulders up off the surface, then lower back down with control.

Body region
Spine
Position
Supine
Equipment
No equipment
Recovery phase
Mid recovery
Purpose
Core Stability

Used in home programs for

  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

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