How to do it
Press your palms firmly into the floor throughout each rep.
- 1
Lie on your back with your legs straight up in the air and arms flat on the ground for support.
- 2
Contract your abs to push your hips slightly off the ground, pulsing upward.
- 3
Lower your hips back down without letting your lower back arch excessively.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Engage your core throughout the movement and avoid using momentum to lift your hips. Focus on slow, controlled movements.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the hips fully between repetitions
- ✕Bending the knees during the upward pulse
- ✕Lifting the head and shoulders off the floor