| Lie on bench or mat, supine positioned, flex legs and hips. Slightly lift head and thoracic spine. Raise legs and let thighs point away. |
Raise torse by flexing spine as far as you can. Simultaneously pull knees towards chest. Exhale! Return to starting position, inhale and repeat. |
Alway keep lumbar spine on the floor. Use a weight plate behind head or on chest to increase workload. Advanced athletes can hold a dumbbell between ankles. |