McGill Curl ups - Correct Technique and Cues

One of Stuart McGill's Big 3, the McGill Curl Up.
A look the correct technique.
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[@Amodbaba]

I have been looking for a McGill curl up exercise all through the internet and I must say this is the best explanation that I have come across. Before before watching this video I had one doubt if we can flatten the low back curve for better core activation however after watching your video I completely agree it will wrong practice in the long run to flatten the lower back..I will watch your aother videos as I'm impressed with the first one...

[@KayceeEnerva]

Finally found the perfect curl up video. Thanks!

[@columbamccann5367]

Very clear, thank you. Some online videos are clearly at variance with the directions in McGill's book...

[@felipekoury1322]

Amazing work thanks for the content 🙏

[@jettbezos8074]

It be great if you can teach the ab tension and breathing part i cant find a video how to do it without tension to the neck muscle ty my head is still on the ground not yet lifted😅

[@Trader19]

McGill says tongue on roof of mouth…no mouth breathing

[@BrianEllicott]

Tongue in the roof of the mouth is great if you have neck issues. Try it both ways, see what works best for you.

[@BrianEllicott]

....PLUS you will need the Grimmace face with the tongue for neck issues.

[@LP55tday]

My doctor recommended me to do curl up exercise not mcgrill curl up.. But i feel difficult while performning normal curl up as it osllis pressurising my back while I rise upper body from floor. Can i replace by normal curl ups with mcgrill curl up??

[@BrianEllicott]

Yep...just be sure to use the brace like a dial, not an on/off switch. Only engage what you can accurately and safely without irritating the lower back.

[@LP55tday]

​​​@@BrianEllicottbracing can be done by pushing out your belly against the two sides right??.. After that i can lift my body (after my palms under lower back..).. Right?.. Is there anything else I should be careful with?(please reply in layman's terms english as I am from India)

[@BrianEllicott]

@@LP55tday think more stabbing yourself with your fingers either side of your belly button and tensing the muscles their to fight the tension.

[@LP55tday]

@@BrianEllicott so it's like intentionally giving power to six packs area by giving a minute but strong push??

[@BrianEllicott]

@@LP55tday The obliques my man...