Lie flat on back, knees bent, feet flat on floor (or anchored).
Place hands behind head (without pulling on neck) or crossed over chest.
Engage core. Exhale and lift entire torso off the floor towards knees.
Focus on using abdominals, avoid using hip flexors excessively.
Pause briefly at the top.
Inhale and slowly lower torso back to starting position with control.
Repeat for desired repetitions.