Instructions:
- 1Start by lying flat on your back with your knees bent, feet flat on the ground, and your arms crossed over your chest
- 2Engage your core and lift your upper body up towards your knees
- 3At the peak of the movement, pause and squeeze your abdominals
- 4Lower your upper body back down to the starting position in a controlled manner
- 5Repeat for desired number of reps
Tips:
- Remember to breathe, exhale while you're lifting your upper body and inhale while lowering yourself back
- Try keeping your neck in a neutral position as much as possible to avoid straining it
- During the exercise, focus on moving with your abs instead of your upper body
- Avoid rushing through the movement, it's best to perform it in a slow, controlled manner