How to do it
Press the tops of your feet firmly against the footpads throughout.
- 1
Position yourself face down on the leverage machine, with your hips just beyond the edge of the pad.
- 2
Secure your feet under the footpads.
- 3
Keep your legs straight and lift them by squeezing your glutes, keeping your head and spine in a neutral position.
- 4
Lift until your body forms a straight line from head to heels.
- 5
Slowly lower back to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Ensure that you maintain a neutral spine and use your glutes to perform the movement, avoiding excessive arching of your back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the knees during the lift
- ✕Jerking the legs upward with momentum
- ✕Craning the neck upward during the lift