How to do it
Maintain a slow and controlled tempo during each side reach.
- 1
Lie on your back with your arms by your sides and raise your legs to a 90-degree angle.
- 2
Flex your feet and keep your legs straight.
- 3
Crunch up slightly and reach side to side, attempting to touch your heels with your fingertips.
- 4
Alternate sides, ensuring you feel the contraction in your obliques with each reach.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your lower back pressed into the floor to prevent any arching and to engage the core effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the knees during the reach
- ✕Jerking the head up toward the chest
- ✕Lowering the raised legs below ninety degrees