McGill Curl-up
- Primary muscles
- Abs
- Secondary muscles
- None
- Equipment
- Other
- Movement pattern
- None
Steps
- 1 Lie on your back with one leg extended straight and the other knee bent, foot flat on the floor.
- 2 Place your hands, palms down, under the natural arch of your lower back to maintain a neutral spine.
- 3 Gently brace your core, as if preparing for a light punch to your stomach, without sucking in.
- 4 Lift your head and shoulders just enough so your shoulder blades barely clear the floor, keeping your neck in line with your spine.
- 5 Hold this position briefly, maintaining the core brace.
- 6 Slowly lower your head and shoulders back to the starting position.