Abs exercise · body weight
Pelvic Tilt
The pelvic tilt is a bodyweight exercise that targets the abs, with the lower back assisting.
- Target muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Lower back
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body part
- Waist
How to do the pelvic tilt
- Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- Place your hands by your sides.
- Engage your abs and tilt your pelvis upward, pressing your lower back into the ground.
- Hold this position for a few seconds, focusing on contracting your abs.
- Release the tilt and return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
Start with 3 sets of 10–15 reps, resting 45–60 seconds. When every set feels easy, add reps, slow the lowering phase or move to a harder variation.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the abs. The lower back work as secondary muscles. See all ab exercises or every bodyweight exercise.
