Reverse crunch

How to do it

1. 1 Lie down on your back and place your hands behind your head.
2. 2 Raise both your legs straight towards the ceiling while moving your shoulders towards your thighs by only raising your shoulder blades off the ground.
3. 3 Slowly return to the starting position by lowering your legs and shoulders back on the ground and repeat.

Tips

• Focus on simultaneously raising your legs and upper back, moving them towards each other.
• Do not raise your lower back off the ground.
• Maintain a smooth breathing rhythm throughout this exercise.