How to do it
Keep your legs glued together and toes pointed throughout the entire set.
- 1
Lie on your back on a flat bench or the floor, with your hands grasping the bench or floor beside or above your head for support.
- 2
Lift your legs and hips up towards the ceiling, keeping your legs straight.
- 3
Lower your body in a straight line, keeping your back and legs rigid, until you are hovering just above the bench or floor.
- 4
Raise your body back up to the starting position using your core strength.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Control your descent to keep tension on your abs and prevent using momentum.
Common mistakes
- ✕Hinging at the hips during the descent
- ✕Arching the lower back off the bench
- ✕Raising the legs without lifting the hips