How to do it
Exhale as you raise your elbow toward your hip.
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Lie on your side with your legs together and your body in a straight line.
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Place one hand behind your head and the other on the floor for support.
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Simultaneously lift your legs and torso, bringing your elbow towards your hip.
- 4
Lower back down to the starting position with control.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
Expert tip
Control your descent to avoid any jerky movements and to maintain tension on the oblique muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Swinging the legs upward with momentum
- ✕Pulling on the neck with the hand
- ✕Rolling the hips backward at the top