How to do it
Press your lower back gently into the floor throughout the movement.
- 1
Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- 2
Perform a chin tuck by gently pulling your head back to make a double chin.
- 3
While maintaining the chin tuck, lift your head slightly off the floor.
- 4
Hold for a few seconds, then slowly lower your head back down.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Perform the chin tuck gently to avoid straining your neck, and focus on using your traps to lift your head.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lifting the head beyond a slight elevation
- ✕Clenching the jaw during the hold
- ✕Dropping the head rapidly on the descent