How to do it
Point your toes toward the ceiling to keep tension on the target muscles.
- 1
Lie on your back with a resistance band looped around both ankles.
- 2
Keep one leg bent with the foot on the floor and the other leg straight.
- 3
Raise the straight leg up while keeping tension on the band.
- 4
Lift until your leg is perpendicular to the floor.
- 5
Lower the leg back down slowly and repeat before switching legs.
Expert tip
Keep your lower back pressed into the floor to avoid arching and to protect your spine.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the raised knee as the leg lifts
- ✕Lifting past perpendicular to the floor
- ✕Letting the resting foot lift off the floor