Cliffhanger

General And Specifics

• this ab exercise is appropriate for advanced beginners
• make sure, that the bench does not tilt when you lean back
• you can ask your training partner to hold the bench in its position or put something heavy on the opposite end

Starting Position

• sit down closely onto one end of the weight bench
• stretch out the legs in front of you and bring the feet below the seat area
• cross your arms in front of the chest or hold them at the temples

Correct Execution

• brace the abs
• lean back slowly and controlled, until your upper body reaches the horizontal
• hold this position for a moment
• come back up quickly
• do several reps
• keep in mind, the back needs to remain straight, avoid a hollow-back

tip for the workout

• hold a kettlebell or dumbbell (or another kind of weight) in front of your chest to impede the abs workout