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Turtle Roll

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Turtle Roll Overview

The Turtle roll workout is a bodyweight exercise that primarily engages the abdominal muscles.

It involves lying on your back, tucking your knees to your chest, and rolling forward onto your shoulders.

The bodyweight is used to create resistance and challenge the abs, without overstating its effect on auxiliary muscles.

This workout is effective for strengthening the core and improving stability and control.

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Turtle Roll Instructions

  1. Start by lying on your back with your legs extended straight and your arms by your sides.
  2. Bend your knees and bring them towards your chest, keeping your feet flat on the ground.
  3. Place your hands on your thighs, just above your knees.
  4. Engage your core muscles and lift your hips off the ground, rolling onto your upper back.
  5. Continue rolling until your shoulders and the back of your head touch the ground.
  6. Reverse the movement by rolling back onto your upper back and lowering your hips back down to the ground.
  7. Extend your legs back out straight and repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.

Turtle Roll Tips

  1. Start by lying flat on your back with your arms extended overhead and your legs straight. This is your starting position.
  2. Engage your core by drawing your belly button in towards your spine. This will help activate your abdominal muscles throughout the exercise.
  3. As you exhale, simultaneously lift your arms, head, and legs off the ground, creating a smooth, flowing motion. Imagine yourself rolling like a turtle, using your abs to initiate the movement.
  4. As you roll forward, focus on keeping your abs tight and your lower back pressed into the ground. This will help maintain proper form and prevent any strain on your back.
  5. Once you have rolled forward as far as you can comfortably go, inhale and slowly lower your arms, head, and legs back down to the starting position. Repeat this movement for the desired number of repetitions.

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