Wheelchair Ab Workout | ADAPT TO PERFORM

A simple yet tough Ab routine you can perform from your wheelchair.
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[@mdaniels6311]

This is grreat guys, I been really feeling it this week in my back and abs. I was really surprised how hard I found lifting it up in front of me and it got my heart pumping, and I realised I was really working my core muscles. I never realised I could. Been in the chair 18 years.... I guess you live and learn. Cheers.

[@AdaptToPerform]

Awesome 😎 so glad to hear that

[@raceThink]

Finally found something that really fits to my situation. Thanks for sharing...

[@AdaptToPerform]

+Elizabeth Horlemann my pleasure glad you liked it 😀✌️

[@cristobal2012]

Elizabeth Horlemann - you commented this a year ago or so, did it work?

[@marylikens6847]

I can nearly perform none of these. Simply being upright is brutal for me. Long journey ahead

[@AdaptToPerform]

Start with the cushion closer to your body I'd you can. Small steps

[@lauradamore100]

Could you please create more workouts for paraplegics. This was awesome!

[@cetamillington]

I’ve been wheelchair bound for around a year,sadly the medications I’m on have made me put a LOT of weight on which is making me extremely depressed,this is exactly what I’ve been looking for,thank you guys ever so much,I’m absolutely stoked to try these exercises but I’m kinda worried because the reason I’m wheelchair bound is due to such a silly little fall,but it left me with chronic sciatica with impinged nerves and superior migration of the disc which has cause narrowing of my conus,plus scheuermanns disease,so I have immense agony in both the top and bottom to mid of my spine so I’m worried that I’d hurt myself doing these exercises,do you by any chance have a video that would suit my injuries but still help me to trim my size down especially on tummy,butt and thigh areas if possible please,if so please please reply with a link so I can check it out please. Also,please continue with these kinds of videos as you help so many people who would otherwise be overlooked and neglected in this respect so I think you guys are absolutely awesome,you most definitely have a new subscriber in me! May god bless yall

[@urfren6510]

I had the same thing happen with medications!! I gained so much weight and after 4 years I’m sick of it!!! I want it gone, but I barely have any motivation and I’m hoping to continue with this!!

[@MrBassbump]

I understand the feeling. I became paralyzed in 2011. I’m 6’2” and was 200lbs before the accident and 2 years later I was 300lbs. It was one of the hardest things to overcome. My depression stemmed from me thinking I wasn’t enough for a woman and my lack of understanding. I started reading up on my paralysis and started weight lifting. I’m down to 190lbs and My upper body is in a better shape than it was before the accident. The best thing I can suggest is do as much physical activities you can do, pushing yourself past the limits you think you have.

[@rondavolanski9335]

Take everything really really easy and slow. Have you ever tried keto, AKA Atkins, AKA low carb diet , you lose weight like crazy and you don't crave food

[@spreadlovemonday5274]

Thanks Adapt to Perform! We so appreciate you! ♥️

[@jenniferseguin8228]

I’m glad I found this on 44 years old with muscular dystrophy and part time in a wheelchair I can walk but with assistance of holding onto things due to falling and breaking my ankle in five spots and doing some major nerve damage and lost a lot of mobility and strength this exercise in a few others that I’ve watched in your videos will help me a lot and help me gain a lot of strength even though it’s been 10 Years in a chair this will help me

[@AdaptToPerform]

My pleasure to help 😊

[@threefourths404]

Thank you so much for sharing these exercises!

[@angela.i.2364]

trying my best to do these with my limited range of motion is a real workout! i'm pretty severely disabled and if anything i want to be doing this for my mental health. losing weight, if i do at all, is just a bonus. i'm not able to use any traditional means of mental healthcare so i'm doing what i can. this is the first wheelchair workout i've found where the coach specifically says its ok to do it with whatever range of motion you have and not to push yourself. it's such a small thing but it really makes me feel comfortable if i can't do these big motions, such as lifting something above my head.

[@AdaptToPerform]

I'm so glad I can help you ☺️ just do what you can do

[@nathan000022]

Awesome videos mate, love the hope you do more.

[@HFMWheels]

Definitely 3rd time through was difficult. I need to do this everyday

[@breearnemanley]

Wow! This guy is crazy strong makes it look so easy.. I can still use my legs a little bit I have MS but I’ve flop about like a fish out of water :-)

[@FullmoonFang]

Awesome! Thanks

[@tinasnuggles5950]

Thanks. I am found the exercises I need.

[@fawzigramajo]

Thanks for these!

[@tehMonarch]

These workouts are great, ive been working out from the chair for years and figured most of it out already, but I wish i had this when I was like 15! good work :)

[@AdaptToPerform]

Well I'm glad you've found me now! Thanks for the kind message ✌️😊

[@catherinecrafts]

Thanks for this excellent fitness video. Can you do a video on adaptive boxing with Colin Wood?

[@AdaptToPerform]

I'll have to look him up 😊

[@Heligirl27]

Thank you for this! Been wanting to find some good ab workouts and this one looks challenging!

[@AdaptToPerform]

No worries 😌 I'm glad you liked it

[@uppercase5549]

Thanks bro...been looking 4 something the last year or so...I appreciate you

[@AdaptToPerform]

No worries mate 😁

[@glowingfalkor5246]

Nice I really like these! I had broken hip surgery a month ago and was looking for ab work to do from my wheelchair. Can't exactly do crunches right now and I'm feeling pretty pudgy. Thank you for sharing!

[@AdaptToPerform]

Great to be able to help 👍

[@TheDellinger77]

Thank you! Going to try these.

[@AdaptToPerform]

TheDellinger77 I hope you enjoy!

[@sethchuter1774]

I’m a part time wheelchair user, usually for longer days/walks and in flare ups of my condition. It’s nice to find realistic exercises as high intensity workouts trigger my flares and severe fatigue. I used to run daily before things progressed and I miss exercise badly and having confidence about my body

[@AdaptToPerform]

I'm glad I can help 😁

[@michaelcrabtree2939]

Thats pretty awesome u have workout balls for wheelchairs...sweet.

[@sidnybencic2287]

You guy's are the best omg i can't Believe i found you guy's this will help me alot thanks

[@AdaptToPerform]

No worries 👍

[@savannadearing3020]

Thank you for doing this! I am paralyzed from the waist down and this is at the top of what I can do. A change I make if my back is hurting is I scoot out then lean back. That way it's still a good workout but I don't annoy my arthiritis.

[@AdaptToPerform]

Perfect. It's all about adapting to you 😊✌️

[@stephaniegamble7317]

Thank you for your video I learnd something.

[@AdaptToPerform]

Glad it was helpful!

[@iwakpro5539]

thank you💐

[@marneysmithies8558]

i do believe high paras and quads have some stomach muscles as I have done some recents SCI studies, even found out i had some working pelvic floor muscles, Had I known this back in 1985 when i was injured i would of worked on this. It's not too late though, when i do try to work core muscles i also do some visualization, picture all the core muscles working, you should or could do this for all muscle groups, i do believe it helps. really am enjoying your workout videos during this pandemic thanks alot Ben

[@nz.mjbrown]

Thanks Ben, very helpful

[@AdaptToPerform]

Happy to help!

[@randomness8819]

Great vid! Thank you from the states on behalf of my family!!

[@AdaptToPerform]

My pleasure 👍

[@cristobal2012]

randomness - did you see any results?

[@santinabranch579]

You guys are so awesome! I'm an OTA student this was really helpful thank you so much!! =)

[@AdaptToPerform]

Thank you so much. Sams ok I guess 😆😆

[@patrickscott-thesoutherntr8036]

I've been doing some resistance band workouts on my upper body in my recliner because I have to keep my legs elevated. I feel it working in my midsection. But I'd like your advice as to whether it's even beneficial

[@tlmcqu80]

Great work. appreciate it

[@AdaptToPerform]

No worries ☺️☺️

[@bigman7891000]

Thank you for your channel I am a rbka this really helps

[@AdaptToPerform]

I'm super glad 😎

[@nancyrodgers3406]

thank you

[@jermainejohnson1952]

I going to try this soon

[@AdaptToPerform]

Awesome let me know how you get on

[@hellokitkath3329]

Hi! Can you suggest a workout for the lower abdomen? I tried to look everywhere but I can't find a good exercise for the lower abdomen.

[@411dragontiger]

Amazing thank u

[@AdaptToPerform]

A pleasure as always

[@brockit79]

These look like ideal exercise to even do at home - huge thanks for making the vids! One question that I have, is: are there any tips you have for keeping a flat back? I have a kyphotic deformity (because I didn’t have fixation surgery following breaking my back, which in turn has meant that I’ve developed lordosis/anterior pelvic tilt, thins I’d like to keep my eye on/reverse if possible...but; I do have to be careful with my back. For reference I am in the region of T10 complete.

[@AdaptToPerform]

+brockit79 I'm planning videos on posture in the future so keep posted

[@brockit79]

+Adapt To Perform Great, thank you...look forward to your vids.

[@FlipMacz]

Thank you❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@AdaptToPerform]

You are so welcome

[@Frostd15]

How did you push yourself forward out of your chair. I am a c6 quadriplegic. Trying to teach my self to push my butt forward.

[@helenrobinson7081]

These exercises have really helped my core! But my Phisio would like me to stretch my ecentric quads to assist in my follow through in my walking training. I have a problem between T10 & T12. Thank you for any exercise recommendations and please keep the videos coming they really help! Helen

[@AdaptToPerform]

I have a few videos that could help with this! Have a look through my stretching ones 👍

[@helenrobinson7081]

Adapt To Perform thanks will do!!

[@AdaptToPerform]

Let me know how you get on

[@davidfinney2052]

Good afternoon. Whilst I am in my wheelchair. I am doing those exercises. Thank you

[@AdaptToPerform]

No worries man 😊 glad I can help

[@dlbrittain1976]

great job Ben,,,,,,,,,ANYONE can do these...while seated...........build muscle strength with Ben :)

[@AdaptToPerform]

Exactly! Glad you enjoyed

[@teresamartin4336]

Thank you for this!! Question do you have an amputee friend that would do leg exercises as you teach it? I have a hemipelvectomy amputation and use a wheelchair 100% of my day, and looking for leg exercises to tone and strengthen.

[@AdaptToPerform]

I wouldn't be able to until this is all over but I'll definitely keep it in mind

[@brycen3093]

this is wonderful! I have spina bifida and I have struggled with keeping weight off and strengthening my core. I do have a question. How much does the ball weigh? How much resistance is the band?

[@AdaptToPerform]

I think the ball was 3kg and the band you can find at kit.co/AdaptToPerform in my home workout essentials kit

[@brycen3093]

@@AdaptToPerform are any of the products latex? I am deathly allergic to latex so I have to he SUPER careful with equipment like that :) thank you so much for your reply!!!!

[@AdaptToPerform]

Oh yes the bands are! I've been trying to add non latex but everything is sold out!

[@pugninja7037]

Thanks, I can walk just, but poor balance and scoliosis so my core muscles affect all. How often would you start as a beginner..

[@AdaptToPerform]

Try out my 30 day program. It's designed exactly for beginners

[@ruqiyamurraymartin8025]

Loved the video thanks 😊

[@AdaptToPerform]

My pleasure 😊

[@ruqiyamurraymartin8025]

@@AdaptToPerform my abs were burning after this I didn't even know they existed until now 😊😂

[@AdaptToPerform]

Haha great to hear. I'll be doing an updated one soon

[@cbryce9243]

I just found your page on Pinterest; this is very good content. Do you have lighter core exercises for over 60 folks who are mostly homebound and cannot make it to a gym?

[@AdaptToPerform]

I have a few different ones if you have a look through the channel and give them a go!

[@cbryce9243]

@@AdaptToPerform thank you! guess i should have looked first. 🙄

[@nothingbutlove2259]

That's great for people in his condition but what about those there are paralyzed from the chest down what do we do?

[@AdaptToPerform]

Have you seen my latest video?

[@JackInAction]

Great video! 🙌🏼

[@eggman5436]

what's the ball with the handles called? this would be perfect for one of my clients but great and useful workout!

[@pandaprincess3065]

I've done some searching and I believe it's called a medicine ball with handles. 😁

[@marcocruz1261]

Thanks I think this will me lose my belly fat

[@brockit79]

How heavy was the ball in the vid? I’m going to buy myself a medicine ball bu wondering what weight...

[@AdaptToPerform]

+brockit79 I think this was 2kg. Just find one right for you!

[@burgessjulie67]

I'm a T5 para, no way I can sit that straight and lift ball without falling over. It doesn't look like the guy performing the exercise is really paralyzed. Don't think this would work for most paras or quads.

[@AdaptToPerform]

Sam is a c5-c6 incomplete quad. i do videos for as many different people as possible and this one in particular was highly suggested to me and consistently being asked for more of the same. if theres anything you would like to see please let me know

[@ChippedPonies]

No 2 disAbilities are truly alike. While I am able to do a lot, another with similar diagnosis & disAbility cannot, but don't call quits based off the cant's; focus on the "can". If it means sitting back in chair, with only 1 arm working, with or without weights, that's a first step, then other arm, soon you may be doing both arms, then scooting forward & so forth. The key is any activity, & looking for "how can we make this work". No success happens without try, & one shouldn't judge a person, or their abilities, by whether or not someone "looks" disAbled.

[@luisquintero5621]

Same here I'd tip over

[@elliotkl]

Not everyone who uses a wheelchair is paralyzed, and there is no one specific picture of "paralysis" that everyone fits into. Even if these exercises don't work for you, they're helpful for a lot of other people, and it looks like there are plenty of videos with various exercises and workouts that would be feasible for someone with your level of injury.

[@sandralorenaarcia5912]

Wondering g how a person unable to move can be sitting on the edge of the chair to do the exercise 🤔?

[@dahliathereader2872]

What if you have poor posture? Could you do it lying down?

[@LarryjB53]

notice how the man showing the exercises get his legs out of the wheelchair to stabilize himself for the exercise.

[@Alicitita82]

A lot of us can't do this...at this moment i stopped the video, this is not what im looking for 😧

[@AdaptToPerform]

I have some others you might be able to do ☺️

[@Alicitita82]

@@AdaptToPerform i know, i found some of them, thanks

[@AdaptToPerform]

Awesome 😎 if you need any extra help just ask on the relevant video and I can help where I can ☺️

[@johncowburn4444]

Is this exercise for what's called quad belly?

[@mandylad]

I'm a t11 complete paraplegic. Will these exercises help get my tummy flat. ?

[@AdaptToPerform]

+Martin mc gee if you can perform them they'll certainly help. Diet pays a bigger part though.

[@trevapage3725]

Any ab exercises for an incomplete C4/C5 quad? I understand we don’t have muscle there but this quad belly is driving me crazy. Lol

[@AdaptToPerform]

I'm planning on doing a quad belly video. Just requires a lot of prep to get the information correct

[@trevapage3725]

Adapt To Perform Thanks, looking forward to it!

[@asifsayani610]

@@AdaptToPerform when are you going to help me lose my belly fat Ben? Please make a video soon :)

[@jormanbustos9664]

I have a huge lumbar scoliosis that turns my body to the right forming a "C" Can I do this exercises after the surgery? I hear from other guys that the surgery is huge and not recommended

[@AdaptToPerform]

I'll be honest I'm not in a situation where I can give you advice here as I won't seeing your x-rays or understanding fully the extent of your operation. I suggest you talk to your surgeon to find out when you can exercise post injury

[@WheelnDealnZ28]

I have ridiculously active muscle spasms, is there anything I can do about them not trying to do Kung fu kicks while doing these workouts lol?

[@AdaptToPerform]

Have you checked out my spasm reduction stretch?

[@dukessl13]

Am t6 complete n i dont have the balance for any of these workouts any ideas

[@AdaptToPerform]

+dukessl13 I'm c7 and neither do I. That's why I bought in my mate Sam here to help out. If you can do the movement but no balance try sitting back in the chair more

[@alimoore589]

I was given an exercise for core strength by a neurophysio. Lie on your back and hold your arm up at 90°. You can hold a weight or do it without. Make circular motions with your arm. Do it with your arm at different degrees toward the ground/whatever you're lying on. I hope that makes sense.

[@gelato262]

@@alimoore589 you mean hold the object above your face?

[@acorncap8032]

dukessl13 same lolz

[@alimoore589]

@@gelato262 yes. Start with the weight parallel to your chin and the move your arm lower to the ground a bit at a time. Hope that makes sense.

[@gagnerdelargentsurlenet489]

Hello can you put a amazon link to buy the ball please ?

[@AdaptToPerform]

I don't have the link to this one but type in medicine ball with handle 🤙

[@Barbie_All_The_Way]

I need some help. I have been told to work out as much as you can. But I fear if I don't give myself a number of how times to do it in a day and hours, it's gonna be the whole I'll do it tomorrow shabang. How many times a day do you work out and for how long?

[@AdaptToPerform]

Once a day 3 times a week. Monday Wednesday Friday. That's a great starting place

[@Barbie_All_The_Way]

@@AdaptToPerform thank you so very much

[@kieronnewton1977]

what is the ball he is using and where can i buy it

[@AdaptToPerform]

Amazon search for medicine ball with handles

[@carmenlucia2556]

I'm sweating

[@AdaptToPerform]

Perfect! Working hard 💪

[@aarikashaffer2712]

I have SB and I am 50% wheelchair and 50% walk with cane/AFO's what workouts are helpful for losing the belly?

[@AdaptToPerform]

Check out my cardio/HIIT workouts 👍 that's a good bet

[@aarikashaffer2712]

@@AdaptToPerform thank you

[@AdaptToPerform]

No worries 😊

[@shaneluke346]

@@aarikashaffer2712 hi Ben , I was Born with SPINA BIFIDA/ HYDROCEPHALUS only found your video's a few day's ago I HAVE'NT seen ALL of them , but as Aarika Shaffer just mentioned they are GOOD for your TUMMY just need help from the WASTE DOWN as I have VERY LITTLE FEELING now due to a BAD FALL back in 200/201 posting from the UK

[@UnderwoodLionel19]

Clutch bro...thank you I'm about to get sum ripped abs

[@AdaptToPerform]

+Lionel Underwood my pleasure!

[@KennaAbby1216]

See i would love to do core workouts as i am in a wheelchair. But no matter what i try,it hurts my back. What am i doing wrong? I feel like my core is engaged

[@AdaptToPerform]

You may need to incorporate exercises that both mobilise and strengthen the muscles in your back. How much function do you have

[@KennaAbby1216]

@@AdaptToPerform oh that makes sense. I have full upper body movement. And partial lower,i can walk but with assistance. But i mostly use a wheelchair

[@pianokeys1332]

If a person cannot balance herself without support, how does she do this? If she sits forward, she will lose balance and fall. Please advise

[@AdaptToPerform]

Sit back in the chair ✌️

[@christinagriffin8188]

What type of ball is that called?

[@AdaptToPerform]

Medicine ball with handles. You can find them on Amazon

[@irfankabirzarif2418]

How much does the ball weigh?

[@AdaptToPerform]

I think it was 3kg

[@Theworstchannelposting]

So what if you have a higher level injury I'm a t 6 incomplete?

[@AdaptToPerform]

I made this video for people with lower injuries. I have no core so that's why I bought Sam in to help with this. Do you have any core?

[@Theworstchannelposting]

@@AdaptToPerform nope none at all. really was looking for some way to get belly fat off

[@AdaptToPerform]

Ah I see! Well you can't target fat loss to a specific area just all.over. You'll have what is called quad/para belly. It's where your transverse abdominals are paralysed, they hold everything in but they can't now so it pushes out. Ill have a video on this in the near future to explain fully 👍

[@Theworstchannelposting]

Awesome thanks 👍

[@AdaptToPerform]

No worries man 🤙 always happy to help

[@zoeticcanvasstudios654]

Anybody have neuropathy in legs and back that makes exercise more challenging?

[@viktoryque7531]

cant do it.. i dont have balance if im not leaning my back on anything.. and i cant anchor my feet to the floor..

[@AdaptToPerform]

Have you checked out my other one?

[@Rhythm496]

Am paraplegic I need abdominal strengthening exercises and which can help me get rid of my abdominal fat please help me

[@AdaptToPerform]

I have a few more videos like this that help with core strength but loosing weight is a combination of exercise and diet

[@johncowburn4444]

What did you mean when you said you haven't got ABS?

[@AdaptToPerform]

They're paralysed

[@johncowburn4444]

@@AdaptToPerform Oh sorry, should have realised!

[@karrychigal8220]

Can we do this workout lying staright on bed ???

[@AdaptToPerform]

Yeah definitely. It'll be slightly different though

[@bracelets9591]

What if you don’t have good balance to sit like that

[@Allups]

I don't feel these in my core I mostly feel them in my shoulder am I doing it wrong?

[@AdaptToPerform]

So they do work the shoulders a little but try locking them still and only think about moving using your core muscles instead. It's easy to let your shoulders do the work 👍

[@martinaandreucci9244]

My arms are on fire alright but can’t feel the core working 😢

[@AdaptToPerform]

When you are doing the movements don't focus on moving the arms. Use your trunk to move and your arms come for the ride. It takes a little getting used to. This workout is mainly for people who have a very weak core, so those with more normal function might not feel the benefit. I will put out more advanced ones in the future

[@maynardglam]

I’m a t6 para. No way I could sit like that in the chair, you said he’s a c7 incomplete, the main word there is incomplete

[@ZackBlackwood97]

What if my balance is terrible and I'll fall over with the medicine ball

[@AdaptToPerform]

Try keeping it closer to your body. I have a newer version of this on my channel 😊

[@ZackBlackwood97]

@@AdaptToPerform my main concern is embarrassing myself. I definitely get stared at already

[@AdaptToPerform]

They're gonna stare regardless. We can't control what others do only ourselves 🤘

[@mlytenin1]

1:34 it was only 9...lol

[@AdaptToPerform]

+Blitz Kreig I'll tell him off next time 😉

[@John-hg5pw]

I am a quadriplegic. Peace. I am looking for quadriplegic exercise for belly tone. I believe talking about diet is a good topic too. I like helping everyone too. Unable to do most things I can see how others can get physically fit if they are willing. I am a Christian too. It is like preaching and teaching. As I help others I try to practice it as well. I find it most difficult when the diet is not healthy. Life is not easy nor health. I can't wait till Jesus returns, but as I wait I work out to keep my vitals strong.

[@johncowburn4444]

Might be a very long wait!

[@rayqcater2737]

what the weight he is holding what is it called where can i buy it ?

[@luvnlifenow100]

Show me someone whose legs don't work doing this workout instead of somebody who we can obviously see that their legs are doing some of this workout.

[@AdaptToPerform]

I have core workouts on this KZbin channel just for that! Some wheelchair users can use their legs still just like some wheelchair users can't use their arms so wouldn't be able to do most of my workouts

[@GAINZonWHEELS]

Burn your shoulders even