Wall Reach

Lie on your back with both feet resting flat against a wall, about 18 - 24 inches off the floor.

Keeping you feet in contact with the wall throughout the movement, inhale and slowly lift your upper-body up from your shoulders, aiming to take your fingers towards your toes, whilst keeping your legs straight.

Avoid forcing through the movement, work within your own limits to your point of exertion, then return back down under control before repeating. Focus on keeping your shoulders off the floor throughout the movement in order to keep your abdominal muscles fully contracted.

This exercise can be made harder by performing with your hands crossed over your chest, or holding a small weighted plate or medicine ball.

Intermediates if wishing to perform this exercise, aim for 10 - 15 reps repeated twice, however stay within your own limits.

Advanced work for 15 reps repeated three times, aiming to change hand position, perform the last 5 reps with your hands across your chest.