Hicks: This helps tremendously [by increasing] hip and lower abs strength.

• Assume sit-up position with knees wide and soles of feet touching each other
• Without rocking, perform sit-up
• Lower slowly until shoulder blades reach floor
• Repeat for specified reps

Sets/Reps: 1x10, 35-45 sec. rest
Coaching points: Keep core tight and maintain good posture throughout exercise // Keep back flat and head in neutral position // Avoid using body for momentum