Strengthen abs with "boat pose" video

from exercise.about.com

Strengthen your core and ab muscles with this video demonstrating a highly effective yoga position - the boat pose. I'm Leslie Nesbitt for About.com Health. Today we're going to look at strengthening the core muscles using a position called boat pose.

Set up the Boat Pose Position

With your feet planted, just take your fingertips to the tops of the shins and assist in the pulling up. Use your abdominals to also pull in your lower back. Don't let that back round. That can happen if you become fatigued. And if you do, no problem. Just stop and take a break.

Form the Boat Pose

So, as you come back to a comfortable position, we are balancing on the glutes. Don't put too much pressure on that tailbone.

Start by lifting one leg, and right away your abdominals are going to kick in. Start to hold and strengthen. Then if you're able to, add that second leg. More