Description
Hip and trunk flexion to train the abdominals through a large range.
01 · Setup
Set up the movement
- Lie on a flat bench with your feet planted on the floor.
- Stabilize your upper body before each repetition.
- Control your pelvis, with legs straight or bent depending on the variant.
- Avoid momentum from the starting position onward.
02 · Execution
Perform the rep
- Raise your knees or legs while slightly curling your pelvis upward.
- Aim for a contraction at the top without swinging.
- Lower slowly into a controlled stretch.
Technique cue
Lift with your abdominals, not momentum.
Common mistakes- swinging the legs
- letting the load drop on the way down
- using a partial range
- losing shoulder stability
Safety notes
Risks of poor execution
- Excessive swinging can overload the shoulders and lower back.