How to do it
Squeeze your glutes hard at the top to reach full hip extension each rep.
- 1
Lie on your back with one foot flat on the floor and the other leg bent with foot lifted towards the ceiling.
- 2
Drive through the heel of the foot on the floor to lift your hips up, keeping the other leg pointed upwards.
- 3
Hold the position at the top for a moment, then slowly lower your hips back down.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Avoid arching your back by engaging your core throughout the exercise, and focus on driving through the heel of the working leg.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the raised foot drift downward
- ✕Rotating the pelvis toward the lifted leg
- ✕Dropping the hips too fast on the descent