How to do it
Keep your neck relaxed and your chin tucked.
- 1
Lie on the floor with your head under the Smith machine bar and your feet flat on the ground.
- 2
Grasp the bar for stability and keep your arms straight.
- 3
Engage your abs and lift your hips off the ground by pressing your heels into the floor.
- 4
Raise your hips until your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knees.
- 5
Lower your hips back to the starting position without touching the floor.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your movements controlled and focus on using your abs to lift your hips rather than swinging your legs for momentum.
Common mistakes
- ✕Overextending the lower back at the top
- ✕Pushing the bar up toward the ceiling
- ✕Resting the hips on the floor