How to do it
Exhale as you circle your arms and draw your knees back in.
- 1
Lie on your back with your knees bent into your chest and hands on your shins.
- 2
Curl your head and shoulders off the floor, keeping your abs tight.
- 3
Extend your legs out and arms overhead simultaneously, keeping your lower back on the floor.
- 4
Circle your arms around and hug your knees back into your chest.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your lower back pressed into the floor to protect your spine and increase the effectiveness of the abdominal work.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the head and shoulders to the floor
- ✕Extending the legs before reaching the arms