Exercise library · Abs
Cocoons
The Cocoons is a bodyweight and mat exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexors assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
- Target muscles
- Abs
- Also works
- Hip flexors
- Equipment
- Bodyweight, Mat
- Body part
- Waist
Step by step
- Lie on your back with legs extended and arms overhead.
- Simultaneously lift your knees toward your chest while bringing your arms forward.
- Curl your torso upward, squeezing your core as your knees and arms move toward each other.
- Slowly extend back to the starting position with control.
- Keep your lower back lightly pressed into the mat.
- Maintain steady breathing throughout.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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One of 800 exercises in Bravel
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