Assisted boat pose

Muscles

• Rectus abdominis
• External oblique
• Internal oblique
• Iliacus
• Rectus femoris
• Psoas major

Technique

1. Sitting on the ground, balance on the back edge of the sit bones and front edge of the tailbone.
2. Bend the knees and rest the heels on the ground.
3. Reach your arms out parallel to the floor with the palms facing each other.

Form tips

1. Keep the spine straight and lift the chest.
2. Keep the head in a neutral position.
3. Do not let the spine round.

Similar Exercises

• Assisted sitting leg extensions
• Sit-up
• Lying leg extension
• Advanced tuck boat pose
• Lying advanced tuck raise

Equipment

• Ground (hands or body)