Sit ups

1. Start Position

• Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart.

• Cross your arms over your chest, place fingertips lightly behind your ears, or keep hands across your shoulders — just don’t pull on your neck.

2. Brace Your Core

• Engage your abdominal muscles as if preparing for a punch to the stomach.

• Keep your lower back in contact with the floor at the beginning.

3. Sit Up

• Exhale and lift your upper body up towards your knees in a controlled motion.

• Lead with your chest, not your head or neck.

• Come all the way up so your torso is upright or close to your thighs.

4. Lower Back Down

• Inhale and slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.

• Keep the movement smooth and controlled — avoid dropping back quickly.