How to do it
Roll through your feet from heels to toes as you rise.
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Start in a seated position on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat.
- 2
Perform a sit-up by engaging your core and lifting your torso towards your thighs.
- 3
Use the momentum to come up to a standing position.
- 4
Reverse the motion by slowly lowering yourself back down to the seated position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Use the momentum from the sit-up to help you stand up, but focus on using your core strength to initiate the movement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Sliding the feet forward during the stand-up
- ✕Using the hands to push off the floor
- ✕Rounding the spine when lowering back down