Performed
correctly:
1. Start
position: Lie with back onto floor or bench with knees bent and hands
extended.
Head should be in a neutral position
2.
Leading with the chin and chest towards the ceiling, contract the abdominal
and raise
shoulders off floor or bench. Simultaneously raise legs up off the
floor
such that arms and feet slightly cross over. Hold for 2 seconds.
3. Slowly
lower legs and arms as far as your abs have strength for, and repeat
for 12-16
reps.