Place your hands gently behind your head, making sure not to pull on your neck.
Engage your core and lift your upper body towards your knees, like a regular sit-up.
As you lift, twist your torso to the right, bringing your left elbow towards your right knee.
Slowly lower yourself back down to the starting position and repeat the movement, this time twisting to the left, bringing your right elbow towards your left knee.
Pro Tip
**Engage Your Core**: The twist sit-up is a core exercise, so it's essential to engage your abdominal muscles throughout the movement. This not only ensures you're working the right muscles, but it also protects your spine. A common mistake is to use momentum or the strength of your arms and neck to sit up, rather than your core. **Controlled Movement**: Perform the exercise in a slow and controlled manner. Rushing through the movement or using momentum to twist and lift your body can lead to injury and reduces the effectiveness of the exercise. **Correct Twist**: When you sit up, twist your torso so that your elbow moves towards the opposite knee. Be sure to twist from