How to Do It
- Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- Place your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing outwards.
- Engage your abs and lift your shoulders off the ground, curling forward towards your knees.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Range of Motion
Lift shoulder blades 2-3 inches off the ground.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ×Tucking the chin to the chest
- ×Pulling the head with hands
- ×Jerking upwards
Prescription
3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval60-90 sec
Goal
Develop the upper rectus abdominis
Body Part
WaistEquipment
Body Weight
Muscles Worked
PrimaryAbs
Secondary
Hip Flexors
