How to do it
Press your lower back firmly into the floor throughout.
- 1
Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- 2
Place your hands behind your head or across your chest.
- 3
Engage your abs and lift your upper body about a quarter of the way up.
- 4
Pause at the top of the movement.
- 5
Slowly lower back down to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Concentrate on using your abdominal muscles to lift your torso rather than relying on momentum.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pulling on the neck with the hands
- ✕Coming up too far past the quarter mark
- ✕Letting the feet lift off the floor