Instructions:
- 1Start by sitting on an incline bench, with your feet hooked under the foot pads for stability
- 2Lie back onto the bench, but don't let your shoulders touch the bench
- 3Twist your torso and bring your left elbow towards your right knee while keeping the other arm behind your head
- 4Slowly lower yourself back to the initial position in a controlled fashion
- 5Repeat the exercise but this time bring your right elbow towards your left knee
Tips:
- Avoid using your neck or shoulders to pull yourself up - keep the movement focused on your waist
- Control the motion and avoid the temptation to use momentum
- Exhale when you twist upwards and inhale when you're lowering yourself
- To increase difficulty, hold a weight plate across your chest