How to do it
Keep your chin tucked and gaze toward the ceiling throughout each reach.
- 1
Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- 2
Extend your arms along your sides, palms facing down.
- 3
Lift your head and shoulders slightly off the ground.
- 4
Reach your right hand toward your right ankle, then return to center.
- 5
Reach your left hand toward your left ankle, then return to center.
- 6
Alternate sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your movements controlled and focus on engaging your core to maximize the effectiveness of this exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lifting feet off the floor between reaches
- ✕Lowering the shoulders to the floor
- ✕Letting the knees collapse inward