How to do it
Keep your head resting flat against the pad throughout each repetition.
- 1
Lie on the leverage machine with your back flat and hands gripping the handles.
- 2
Bend your knees and lift them towards your chest, contracting your abs.
- 3
Slowly lower your knees back to the starting position.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on using your abdominal muscles to initiate the movement rather than swinging your legs for momentum.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lifting the lower back off the pad
- ✕Straightening the knees during the lift
- ✕Rushing the downward phase of the knees