Instructions

1. Lay flat on a bench
2. Place your head close to the edge of the bench and grab underneath the bench right by your ears
3. Place your legs into a “can opener” position (One leg straight, one leg tucked)
4. Lift your torso and lower body together up onto your shoulders and neck
   1. Keep your straight leg in line with your body
5. Lower your body to just above the bench
6. Repeat the lift for the desired number of reps

Key points

• focus on keeping your back fairly straight as you lift up, try not to “curl” your back