What It Is
A tougher take on the classic stomach exercise. Your head is lower than your feet, so your abs work against gravity the whole way up.
How to Do It
Set the bench at a gentle angle and hook your feet under the pads. Lie back with your arms crossed over your chest. Curl up until your chest is close to your knees. Lower yourself slowly until your back nearly touches the bench.
Skill Level
Intermediate. Free-weight lifts, single-leg balance under load, or near-bodyweight strength moves. Form matters.
Type
Strength. Builds muscle and strength with controlled, resisted movement.
Engagement
Bilateral. Each rep works both sides of the body at once.
