Cocoons Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Iliopsoas
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Iliopsoas
- Secondary Muscles
- Rectus Abdominis, Quadriceps, Gluteus Maximus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
How to: Cocoons
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Tuck your chin toward your chest and curl your upper body towards your knees.
- Lift your legs and bring your knees towards your chest.
- Return to the starting position and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Not engaging the core.
- Using momentum instead of controlled movement.
Modifications
- Perform with knees bent to reduce strain.
- Modify range of motion to accommodate flexibility.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Move slowly to maintain control and proper form.
Tags
waist
core
strength
bodyweight
flexibility
intermediate