Instructions:
- 1Start by lying down on your back on a flat surface.
- 2Bend your knees and keep your feet flat on the ground.
- 3Place your arms through between your thighs and reach toward your knees.
- 4Exhale and lift your shoulder blades off the floor, while pushing your knees outward.
- 5Slowly lower yourself back down in a controlled fashion, inhaling as you do.
Tips:
- Make sure to tighten your abdominal muscles not just when you lift up, but also as you lower down.
- Try not to use your neck or shoulders to pull yourself up, the power should come from your abs.
- Ensure your back is always in contact with the floor when starting and ending each repetition.
- Try to perform each repetition slowly and smoothly to maximise muscle engagement.