Hands Between Knees

Lie flat on your back, with your feet close to your buttocks, knees 6 - 8 inches apart. Alternatively, you may wish to place your feet on a raised platform, to help keep your pelvis fixed on the floor.

Exhale and slowly push your hands between your thighs in a smooth motion avoiding any jerking movements.

Control the movement on the way down, inhaling as you gently lower prior to repeating again.

Focus on keeping your shoulder blades off the floor throughout the movement, as this will keep your abs contracted.

Keep your chin of your chest, and if your neck aches, support your head with one hand.
Concentrate on controlled smaller movements, aiming to feel your abs contracting rather than using momentum to force into the movement.

Beginner's aim for 8 - 12 exercise reps repeated twice.

Intermediates work for 12+ reps repeated twice.

Advanced work for 20 reps+ repeated three times.