How to do it
Exhale sharply at the top of each twist for a deeper brace.
- 1
Lie on your back with your hands behind your head, elbows wide.
- 2
Lift your shoulders off the floor to engage your abs.
- 3
Bring one knee towards your chest while extending the other leg out.
- 4
Simultaneously twist your torso, bringing the opposite elbow towards the knee that's pulled in.
- 5
Switch sides fluidly in a 'pedaling' motion, crisscrossing your legs.
- 6
Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your lower back pressed to the floor to protect your spine and engage your core throughout the movement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Yanking the head forward with the hands
- ✕Dropping the extended leg down to the floor
- ✕Momentum-swinging the legs through the switch