How to do it
Squeeze your abs to initiate the hip lift rather than swinging the legs upward.
- 1
Lie on your back with your hands behind your head, keeping your elbows wide.
- 2
Lift your head and shoulders slightly off the ground.
- 3
Perform a leg raise by lifting your legs towards the ceiling and lifting your hips off the floor.
- 4
Lower your legs back down with control, keeping your head and shoulders raised.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your chin slightly tucked to maintain neck alignment and avoid straining your neck muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Yanking the head forward with the hands
- ✕Arching the lower back off the floor
- ✕Dropping the legs quickly without control