Abdominal Muscle Exercises

Fill in the blank: To perform a curl-up, lie on your back with your knees ____. A) Straight B) Bent C) Crossed D) Raised.

• Straight

• Bent

• Crossed

• Raised

What is the purpose of core muscles?

• To provide power and strength

• To improve flexibility

• To enhance breathing

• To increase speed

Fill in the blank: Use your abdominal muscles to raise your upper body about ____ degrees from the floor.

• 20

• 35

• 50

• 70

Which exercise involves alternating bringing each knee as close as possible to your chest?

• Curl-ups

• Mountain Climber

• Side Crunches

• Leg Raises

Fill in the blank: Side crunches work your ____ muscles.

• Upper ab

• Lower ab

• Oblique

• Leg

What position should you begin in for the Mountain Climber exercise?

• Lying down

• Sitting

• Push-up position

• Standing

Fill in the blank: Repeat the curl-up exercise as often as you can for ____ seconds.

• 10

• 20

• 30

• 40

Which exercise requires you to lie on your back with knees bent and lower them to one side?

• Curl-ups

• Mountain Climber

• Side Crunches

• Leg Raises

Fill in the blank: To perform a side crunch, put your hands at your ____. A) Knees B) Temples C) Waist D) Shoulders.

• Knees

• Temples

• Waist

• Shoulders

What should you do after holding your upper body in a curl-up?

• Jump up

• Slowly lower yourself back to the floor

• Turn to the side

• Stand up