How to do it
Keep your feet together and toes pointed throughout each rep.
- 1
Lie flat on your back with your legs straight and hands placed beneath your glutes for support.
- 2
Raise your legs towards the ceiling until your hips slightly lift off the floor.
- 3
Lower your legs back down with control, stopping just before they touch the floor.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Control the descent of your legs to avoid lower back strain and keep the tension on your abdominal muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Arching the lower back off the floor
- ✕Bending the knees during the leg raise
- ✕Swinging the legs up with momentum