Exercise
AB DRAW LEG SLIDE
Stand
Squat
Form cues
The key is maintaining spinal neutral as the leg extends — this is a core stability challenge, not a strength exercise
Imagine pulling your belly button toward your spine before moving the leg
Move slowly and deliberately — momentum defeats the purpose
Breathe steadily throughout; do not hold your breath
Stop the leg extension when you feel your lower back beginning to arch
Instructions
Step-by-step technique
Lie on your back on the floor or mat with knees bent at 90 degrees and feet flat on the floor.
Place your arms at your sides with palms facing down, applying slight pressure into the floor.
Take a deep breath and draw your navel toward your spine to activate the transverse abdominis.
While maintaining this abdominal contraction, slowly slide one leg forward, extending it toward the floor.
Keep your lower back pressed gently into the mat — do not allow it to arch.
Return the leg to the bent position and repeat on the other side, alternating for the desired reps.