Lie on the back and slowly pull the right leg over the head. Do not try to use too much force. Once the right foot is firm, pull the left foot over the head and the right foot. Interlock the fingers at the hipjoint.

This is one of the advanced exercises and should be practiced with caution. There is no other exercise in the forward-bending group that gives such a tremendous pressure on the abdominal muscles. Spine and neck get more exercise. The muscles of the legs and thighs are kept elastic and strong with this exercise.