How to do it
Lower your hips under control for a two-count rather than dropping down.
- 1
Lie on your back with a resistance band just above your knees.
- 2
Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart.
- 3
Drive through your heels and lift your hips up, forming a straight line from knees to shoulders.
- 4
Squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement.
- 5
Lower your hips back down without touching the floor and repeat.
Expert tip
Press your knees out against the resistance band to engage your gluteus medius and maximise glute activation.
Common mistakes
- ✕Stopping short of full hip extension
- ✕Arching the lower back at the top
- ✕Placing feet too far from the glutes