Leg Slides With Knees Up (Abdominal Exercise 7 of 8)
The abdominal exercises selected for the BEST exercise program are important for maintaining posture and stability of the lumbar spine. The BEST researchers recommend performing lower abdominal exercises rather than the classic sit-up or curl.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please read before performing exercises.
Execution
Hold a pelvic tilt and start in the knees in the up position.
Slowly extend one leg until the leg is fully extended.
Hold for 10 seconds. Alternate legs. Repeat 3 times per leg.
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Toe Taps (Abdominal Exercise 8 of 8)
Reprinted, by permission, from T. Lohman, S. Going, L. Houtkooper, L. Metcalfe, T. Antoniotti-Guido, and V. Stanford. 2004. The BEST Program for Osteoporosis Prevention. Tucson, AZ: DSWFitness.
The BEST study participants supplemented their diets with Citracal® calcium citrate.