How to do it
Initiate the lift by drawing your lower ribs down toward your pelvis.
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Lie on your back with your legs straight and arms extended behind your head.
- 2
Simultaneously lift your arms and legs towards each other while tucking your knees into your chest.
- 3
Wrap your arms around your knees briefly as if you are cocooning yourself.
- 4
Slowly extend back to the starting position without letting your feet or hands touch the ground.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Coordinate your movements smoothly to engage both the abs and hip flexors effectively, and avoid using momentum to complete the movement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the feet touch the floor
- ✕Arching the lower back off the floor
- ✕Tucking the chin toward the chest