How to do it
Exhale steadily as you curl your torso up toward your thighs.
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Secure your legs and position yourself face-up on the Roman chair or special bench.
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Cross your arms over your chest or place your hands behind your head.
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Slowly lift your upper body towards your thighs, contracting your abs.
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Lower yourself back down to the starting position with control.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on using your abdominal muscles to lift your torso rather than swinging or using momentum, which can reduce the effectiveness of the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pulling the head forward with clasped hands
- ✕Arching the lower back at the bottom
- ✕Swinging the legs to assist the torso lift