How to do it
Press the tops of your feet into the floor.
- 1
Lie face down with the resistance band anchored behind you and looped around your ankles.
- 2
Place your hands behind your head or across your chest.
- 3
Lift your upper body off the ground by contracting your lower back and glutes.
- 4
Slowly lower back down to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your head in a neutral position and focus on using your lower back and glutes to lift your torso, avoiding overextension or strain on the spine.
Common mistakes
- ✕Jerking the torso upward with momentum
- ✕Cradling the head with interlocked fingers
- ✕Lifting only the head without the shoulders