How to do it
Keep your toes pulled back toward your shins throughout each rep.
- 1
Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you and your hands placed slightly behind your hips for support.
- 2
Lean back slightly and lift your legs off the floor.
- 3
Open your legs to form a 'V' shape, then bring them back together.
- 4
Lower your legs without touching the floor and repeat the movement.
Expert tip
Engage your core throughout the movement to stabilize your upper body and enhance the activation of your abs and quads.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rounding the upper back during the movement
- ✕Dropping the legs to the floor between reps
- ✕Bending the knees during the leg spread