How to do it
Exhale sharply as your legs rise and inhale at the bottom.
- 1
Lie on an incline bench with your head higher than your feet and secure your legs at the top of the bench.
- 2
Place your hands under your glutes for support.
- 3
Keeping your legs straight, lift them until they are perpendicular to your torso.
- 4
Slowly lower your legs back to the starting position without letting them touch the bench.
Expert tip
Control your leg movement throughout the exercise and avoid using momentum. Keep your legs straight and your core engaged.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the knees to chase extra height
- ✕Arching the lower back off the bench
- ✕Resting the legs on the bench between reps