How to do it
Press your heels firmly into the floor as you lift your torso.
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Lie on your back with legs straight and hands behind your head.
- 2
Engage your core and lift your upper body off the floor towards your thighs.
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Keep your back straight and avoid pulling on your neck with your hands.
- 4
Slowly lower back down to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Engage your core throughout the movement and avoid using momentum to sit up, which can strain the lower back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pulling the head forward with the hands
- ✕Bending the knees during the ascent
- ✕Rounding the lower back at the top