How to do it
Flex your ankles to pull the toes back toward your shins during each rep.
- 1
Lie on your back with your legs extended straight up towards the ceiling.
- 2
Place your hands behind your head or across your chest.
- 3
Perform a crunch by lifting your shoulder blades off the floor.
- 4
Lower back down with control.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your legs together and straight to engage both the abs and hip flexors effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pulling the head forward with the hands
- ✕Rocking the torso up with a fast bounce
- ✕Letting the lower back arch off the floor