How to do it
Press your pelvis flat against the floor before lifting your chest.
- 1
Lie face down on the floor with your arms by your sides or hands behind your head.
- 2
Engage your glutes and back muscles to lift your chest off the ground.
- 3
Hold the raised position for a moment, then slowly lower back down to the starting position.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Move slowly and control the motion, focusing on using your glutes and lower back muscles to lift rather than relying on momentum.
Common mistakes
- ✕Cranking the neck upward during the lift
- ✕Lifting the legs off the floor
- ✕Hyperextending the lower spine at the top