How to do it
Lean back to a challenging angle without rolling onto your tailbone.
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Sit on the floor with your hands behind you for support.
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Lean back slightly and lift your legs off the floor.
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Move your legs in an '8' pattern, alternating crossing one leg over the other.
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Keep the motion controlled and continuous.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on creating a smooth figure-eight motion with your legs to engage the core muscles from different angles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the knees through the figure-eight
- ✕Rounding the upper back forward
- ✕Stopping at each crossover point