Cocoons are a bodyweight abdominal exercise that targets the abs, with secondary emphasis on the hip flexors and lower back. The movement involves curling the upper body off the ground to a 45-degree angle, engaging the core throughout.
Difficulty
Equipment:Bodyweight
Duration:30seconds
Calories:~6/per minute
STRENGTH
Target Muscle
absCORE
Secondary Muscles
hip flexorslower back
Instructions
Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
Place your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing outwards.
Engaging your abs, slowly lift your upper body off the ground, curling forward until your torso is at a 45-degree angle.
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.