How to do it
Keep your arms extended along the floor and your shoulders flat against the ground throughout.
- 1
Lie on your back with one foot flat on the floor and the other leg extended, a resistance band placed above your knees.
- 2
Push through the heel of the foot on the floor to lift your hips up, extending your other leg while keeping tension on the band.
- 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
Ensure the resistance band is securely placed around your thighs just above your knees and maintain tension in the band throughout the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pushing through the toes instead of the heel
- ✕Hips dropping to one side at the top
- ✕Overextending the lower back at the top