In this exercise is very powerful, even though it is just a simple abdominal exercise. When I say "simple" I mean that it doesn't take a genius to know how to perform it since the movements are so simplistic.
But, just because the concept is easy to understand, doesn't mean that you won't have a tough time getting through every single rep.
I have done this exercise ever since I can remember, and I still have a tough time not giving up half-way through the workout.
The key to remember with this workout is to push through every single rep. and not take a break no matter how bad you might want to.
In and Outs are very powerful if you perform them properly and lean back as far as you can without losing your balance.
This exercise is designed to be combined with other powerful exercises that target your upper abdominals.
What you are doing in this exercise is basically using your butt as a pivot point for your body, because you kick your legs out as your on your pivot point. It can be very difficult at times, depending on the amount of energy you have.
What you want to remember is to keep your legs up off the floor at ALL times, and use as much of your abdominal power as you can without the help of you pulling in your upper body (torso) in toward your legs.
Remember you're bringing in your legs with the power of your abdominals, you're not bringing your upper body toward your legs.
So, while all this is happening, you want to lower your upper body slightly towards the floor.
This is a very difficult exercise at first, and putting your hands on the floor for support is not only recommended, but probably necessary, because by this time you are seriously tired.
Directions:
1. You're going to begin this exercise by sitting flat on your butt with your legs straight out in front of you.
2. Next you want to place both of your hands on the ground behind you. Now for the harder workout, keep your hands off the ground throughout the exercise.
3. Now you want to lift both of your legs off the ground while keeping your butt on the ground.
4. The next thing you do is use your abdominal strength to pull your legs into your chest as close as you possibly can.
5. Once you bring them in as close as possible, kick your legs back out in front of you while keeping them as straight as possible. Also, don't let them touch the ground at all.
6. The whole exercise you just repeat the process until you do 25 reps.
7. One rep counts as the combination of the pulling in and the straightening out so don't count each ONE rep as TWO. Thats Cheating.
