<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">A block makes this one a little easier!</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Sit with a block on each side of your hips.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Press into the block and lift your hips off the ground while engaging your core, and try to bring your legs with you!</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Another options is, to start on your knees and lif your knees and feet off the floor. </li></ul>

3. L-Sit Lifts

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Begin seated with your legs straddled, or you can have 1 leg bent to make it easier. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Lift one leg in towards your chest and release back down. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Even if you can't get the lift, you can still engage the muscles and the lift will come with time. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">To take it 1 step further, you can place a block by your leg and lift your leg over the block and back again. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Try to keep your spine straight and core engaged. </li></ul>

5. Single Leg Straddle

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Rock the boat, also known as dishing is a good challenge for both your upper and lower abs. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Start in a high boat pose with knees parallel to the floor or just seated with your back slightly rounded. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Then begin to lift your legs and lean back even more. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">For an added challenge, start to rock forwards and backwards keeping all of your body engaged. </li></ul>

1. Rock the Boat

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Begin seated with your knees bent, and as slowly as you can, roll down through the spine. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">When you are ready, roll back up nice and slowly. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">At the top, twist your torso to the right and roll down again and then come back up. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Repeat on the left. </li></ul>

2. Rolling Sit Up

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Begin seated on your sit bones and lift up your legs. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Start by tucking your knees into your chest, then extend your legs and lie down taking your arms overhead. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">As you sit up, straddle your legs and bring your arms through the centre. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Repeat! </li></ul>

4. Tuck, Straddle, Pike

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Get a killer core with these simple and effective home workout exercises that build strength and endurance in your upper and lower abdominals. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">As an aerialist, your core strength is a vital part of your performance in the air, making inversions, climbs and hangs easier than ever! </li></ul>

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