How to do it
Press your hip bones firmly into the floor throughout each repetition.
- 1
Lie face down on the floor with your hands clasped behind your back.
- 2
Bend both knees and kick your heels towards your glutes two to three times quickly.
- 3
Extend your legs, lift your chest and reach your arms back, lifting your clasped hands as high as possible.
- 4
Lower your chest and legs back to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Ensure that your neck remains neutral by keeping your gaze down and slightly forward to avoid strain.
Common mistakes
- ✕Cranking the lower back into hyperextension
- ✕Separating the clasped hands
- ✕Lifting the thighs off the floor during kicks