How to do it
Press your lower back gently into the floor the entire set.
- 1
Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- 2
Place your hands behind your head without interlocking your fingers.
- 3
Lift your shoulders off the floor and twist your torso to bring your right elbow towards your left knee.
- 4
Return to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side.
- 5
Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Ensure that the twist comes from the torso and not the neck to engage the oblique muscles effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pulling the head forward with the hands
- ✕Letting the feet lift off the floor
- ✕Bouncing off the floor between reps