How to do it
Keep your heels pressed into the floor throughout each sit-up.
- 1
Sit on the floor with your legs spread wide apart.
- 2
Lie back with your arms extended overhead.
- 3
Engage your abs and sit up, reaching your hands towards your toes.
- 4
Slowly lower back down to the starting position.
Expert tip
Keep your back straight and avoid using momentum to sit up, focusing on using your abdominal muscles to lift your torso.
Common mistakes
- ✕Knees caving inward as you sit up
- ✕Bouncing off the floor at the bottom
- ✕Flexing the neck forward to reach the toes