How to do it
Keep your elbows wide and your gaze aimed at the ceiling throughout the set.
- 1
Lie on a bench with your legs secured.
- 2
Place your hands behind your head or across your chest.
- 3
Lift your upper body towards your knees in a crunching motion.
- 4
Slowly lower back down to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Use a slow and controlled motion to maximize tension on the abs throughout the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pulling the head forward with the hands
- ✕Overextending the spine at the bottom
- ✕Swinging the legs to lever the torso up