How to do it
Keep your chin tucked and gaze down to maintain a neutral neck.
- 1
Lie face down on a flat bench with your hips on the edge of the bench.
- 2
Hold onto the bench with your hands for stability.
- 3
Keep your legs straight and lift them up towards the ceiling, squeezing your glutes at the top of the movement.
- 4
Lower your legs back down to just below the level of the bench.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Control the movement both on the way up and down to prevent momentum from taking over, ensuring maximum muscle engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the knees during the lift
- ✕Lifting the torso off the bench
- ✕Hyperextending the lumbar spine at the top