Lying on the back, the legs long with the heels just off the floor, the knees draw in to the chest and extend back out without touching down: the fifth level of the Sahrmann test, which worked the abdominals harder than lowering one heel at a time.
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Leg pull-in
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Lying on the back, the legs long with the heels just off the floor, the knees draw in to the chest and extend back out without touching down: the fifth level of the Sahrmann test, which worked the abdominals harder than lowering one heel at a time.
DemandMedium
Equipment requiredFloor space
Muscle focusAbs · Hip flexors
The figure gets into position, then repeats the movement. Technical checks passed; qualified exercise review is pending.
Watch this variation on the 3D figure above: it gets into position, then repeats the movement.
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How to move
Lie on the back with the legs long and together, the heels just off the floor, the arms by the sides.
Bend the knees and draw the thighs in toward the chest, the shins staying level.
Extend the legs back out without the heels touching down.
Form cues
Keep the low back on the floor throughout.
Rest the heels down between reps to make it easier.
Practice and cautions
No universal dose is assigned. Choose a manageable amount for your current capacity, leave room for controlled repetitions, and allow recovery. A clinician’s individual plan takes priority.
This is movement education, not an assessment or treatment prescription. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, dizziness, numbness or tingling; seek individual guidance for symptoms, injury or restrictions.
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