How to do it
Pace each rep with a deliberate two-second twist to maintain tension.
- 1
Lie on your back with your hands behind your head.
- 2
Lift your shoulders off the ground and twist your torso as you bring your right elbow towards your left knee.
- 3
Simultaneously extend your right leg out.
- 4
Return to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side.
- 5
Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Ensure you are engaging your core throughout the movement to maximize the contraction of the abs and avoid straining your neck.
Common mistakes
- ✕Yanking the head forward with the hands
- ✕Dropping the extended leg fully to the floor
- ✕Rotating the arms instead of the torso