Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor
Place your feet hip-width apart
Cross your arms over your chest or place your fingertips lightly behind your ears
Keep your lower back gently pressed toward the floor
Engage your core muscles
Exhale as you lift your head, shoulders, and upper back off the floor
Keep your chin slightly tucked and your neck relaxed
Curl up smoothly using your abdominal muscles
Continue lifting until your torso is upright or as far as your form allows
Inhale as you lower back down with control
Lower one vertebra at a time
Keep your feet planted throughout the movement
Avoid pulling on your neck or using momentum
Keep the movement slow and controlled
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions