Lie on your back and place your hands behind your head or atop your chest. Adjust and flex your hips and knees to a 90 degree angle.
1. Inhale and lift your shoulders off the floor, moving your knees closer to your head by shortening your torso.
2. Exhale as you complete the movement. Return to starting position for next repetition.
Notes: This exercise specifically works the rectus abdominis. If you wish to place more emphasis on the obliques, twist alternately from side to side. This is a good exercise for beginners to build a good abdominal strength foundation.