How to do it
Exhale steadily as you raise your torso toward halfway.
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Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
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Place your hands behind your head or across your chest.
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Engage your abs and lift your torso up to about halfway to your knees.
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Hold the position briefly.
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Slowly return to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Ensure that you're not pulling on your neck with your hands; the lift should come from your core strength.
Common mistakes
- ✕Coming up past the halfway point
- ✕Arching the lower back off the floor
- ✕Dropping the torso back without control