Performed
correctly:
1. Start with
lying on the floor, Lie back onto floor or bench with both knees bent
and feet
flat. Place hands at sides
2.
Contract abdominal muscles continuously to stabilize trunk (or tuck stomach in by
drawing naval in towards spine). Lower back should be in a neutral position.
3. Starting position: straighten both legs and lift them off the floor completely.
4. Slowly
bring legs out and away from each other, and then return to the starting
position
in a slow and controlled manner.
5. Repeat
this outwards and inwards motion for 12 – 16 repetitions.