How to do it
Plant your feet firmly and keep your hips squared forward throughout.
- 1
Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- 2
Place your hands behind your head, keeping your elbows wide.
- 3
Lift your chest towards the ceiling, then rotate your torso to bring one elbow towards the opposite knee.
- 4
Lower back down to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
- 5
Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Ensure that you rotate from your torso and not just your neck to maximize oblique engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pulling on the head with the hands
- ✕Arching the lower back off the floor
- ✕Keeping the elbows tucked close together