How to do it
Initiate each reach by sliding your ribcage toward the same-side hip.
- 1
Lie on your back with your knees bent at a 90-degree angle and feet lifted, so shins are parallel to the floor.
- 2
Extend your arms by your sides with palms facing in.
- 3
Crunch up slightly and reach your right hand towards your right heel, then return to center.
- 4
Reach your left hand towards your left heel and return to center.
- 5
Alternate sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your movements slow and controlled to maximize the engagement of your oblique muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the lower back lift off the floor
- ✕Extending the legs beyond 90 degrees
- ✕Rotating the hips to reach the heels