How to do it
Rotate your ribcage fully so each shoulder blade clears the floor.
- 1
Lie on your back with your hands behind your head and your legs raised to form a 90-degree angle.
- 2
Bring your right elbow towards your left knee while straightening your right leg.
- 3
Switch sides, bringing your left elbow towards your right knee while straightening your left leg.
- 4
Continue alternating sides in a 'pedaling' motion for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Perform the exercise in a controlled manner to maximize engagement of the abdominal muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pulling on the head with the hands
- ✕Dropping the extended leg fully down
- ✕Letting the lower back arch off the ground