How to do it
Press the soles of both feet firmly into the floor throughout each rep.
- 1
Lie on your back with your legs bent and feet flat on the floor.
- 2
Extend your arms straight out to the sides with palms facing down.
- 3
Lift your shoulders off the floor and twist your torso to bring your right hand towards your left knee.
- 4
Return to the center and then twist to bring your left hand towards your right knee.
- 5
Alternate sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Exhale as you crunch and twist to maximize abdominal contraction and ensure you are not pulling on your neck.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rotating only the arms instead of the torso
- ✕Hips rising off the floor during the twist
- ✕Collapsing the torso down on the return