How to do it
Press your feet firmly into the floor throughout the entire set.
- 1
Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- 2
Place your hands behind your head, keeping your elbows wide.
- 3
Lift your shoulders off the floor and twist your torso, bringing your right elbow towards your left knee.
- 4
Return to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side.
- 5
Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Ensure you are not pulling on your neck with your hands. Instead, focus on using your oblique muscles to lift your torso and rotate.
Common mistakes
- ✕Elbows closing inward during the crunch
- ✕Lower back arching off the floor
- ✕Using momentum to twist the torso