Description
Controlled trunk curling to target the abdominals.
01 · Setup
Set up the movement
- Lie on your back with knees bent and feet stable.
- Place your hands at your temples and keep your neck neutral.
- Press your lower back down at the start of the movement.
02 · Execution
Perform the rep
- Curl your spine progressively as you rise.
- Contract firmly at the top without pulling on your neck.
- Lower vertebra by vertebra into a stretch.
Technique cue
Curl your torso with your abdominals without pulling on your neck.
Common mistakes- pulling your head with your hands
- rising too quickly
- dropping back without control
- arching the back at the top
Safety notes
Risks of poor execution
- An abrupt tempo can overload the neck and lower back.