How to do it
Hold the twist for one second at the deepest point of each rep.
- 1
Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- 2
Place your hands behind your head, without interlocking your fingers.
- 3
Lift your shoulders off the ground and twist your torso to bring your right elbow towards your left knee.
- 4
Simultaneously, lift your left knee towards your right elbow.
- 5
Return to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side.
- 6
Alternate sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Control the motion and focus on the contraction of the abs rather than using momentum. Exhale as you bring your elbow to your knee.
Common mistakes
- ✕Interlocking fingers behind the head
- ✕Yanking the head forward with hands
- ✕Lifting the lower back off the floor