Lie on back on mat with knees bent and feet to wall. Baby may be on blanket be- side you, or resting on thighs.
Lift legs and place feet flat on wall. Shins are parallel to floor. Inhale and relax, ex- hale and press lower back firmly to floor.
Keep lower back on floor and inhale. Exhale and slowly curl head, shoulders, and upper back off floor. On next exhalation, roll spine down, and relax. Repeat 2 times. When strength permits, gradually build up to 10 curl-ups.
To release, place baby on blanket, bend knees, roll onto one side, and push up to a comfortable sitting position. To release, place baby on blanket, bend knees, roll onto one side, and push up to a comfortable sitting position.
Curl-ups help tone abdomen after childbirth by strengthening abdominal muscles.
