Getting aflat stomachis hard at any age.
As we age, we lose muscle, power, strength, and stability.
I personally have nothing against those exercises, but I think you might do better.
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(If you don’t have one, just place it on the end of a sturdy surface.)
Leading your hips and shoulders, rotate the bar to the opposite side, maintaining tension in your core.
Grip the band and get into a half-kneeling position, with your arms to your chest.
Tim Liu, C.S.C.S.
The band should be opposite of the knee that is in front of you.
Brace your core, and begin pressing the band out in front of you, exhaling when you finish.
Inhale and pull the band back before performing another rep.
Finish all reps on one side before switching to the other.
Hanging Knee Raise (10-15 reps)
Position yourself by hanging on a pullup bar.
Tuck your pelvis andwithout swingingdrive your knees towards your chest.
Suitcase Carry (50-100 feet each side)
Place a heavy dumbbell to your side.
Keep your chest tall and core tight and pick it up with one arm while maintaining a neutral spine.
Walk the prescribed distance, then switch hands on the way back.
Once you’ve reached that point, exhale all of your air, keeping tension in your core.
The bring the arm/leg back and repeat with the opposite side.
Tim Liu, C.S.C.S.
