How to do it
Press your feet firmly against the pads to stabilize during the twist.
- 1
Lie on an incline bench with your feet secured under the footpads.
- 2
Place your hands behind your head or across your chest.
- 3
Sit up, twisting your torso as you reach the top, bringing your opposite elbow towards the opposite knee.
- 4
Slowly lower yourself back down to the starting position and repeat, alternating sides with each sit-up.
Expert tip
Perform the twist at the top of the movement to fully engage the oblique muscles. Keep the movement controlled and avoid jerking motions.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pulling on the neck with the hands
- ✕Twisting only the elbows instead of the torso
- ✕Rising only partway before twisting