Hip Flexors

Rest your elbows and forearms on the support pads, aiming to keep your arms bent at right angles whilst supporting the weight of your body off the floor.

Concentrate on keeping your back in contact with the rear support throughout the movement, using the handles to push yourself back.

Initiate the movement from soft knee position (slight bend in the leg), bringing both legs up until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Aim on keeping your ankles and knees together and also your head and shoulders pushed against the rear support throughout the movement.

Avoid excessive momentum during the downward phase as this can cause your feet to travel pass your bodies vertical line, resulting in injury to your lower back. Focus on lowering your feet just in front of your body's vertical line.

Beginner's aim for 4 - 8 lifts repeated after 30 seconds rest.

Intermediates aim for 8 - 12 lifts repeated after 20 - 30 seconds rest.

Advanced aim for 12 - 20+ lifts repeated after 20 seconds.