How to do it
Lead the lift with your heel and keep the foot parallel to the floor.
- 1
Lie on your side with your legs stacked and your body in a straight line.
- 2
Keeping your top leg straight, raise it upwards, leading with your heel to engage the outer thigh and glutes.
- 3
Slowly lower the leg back down to the starting position.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
Expert tip
Keep your back straight and core engaged to prevent compensation from other muscle groups.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rolling the hips backward as the leg rises
- ✕Bending the top knee during the lift
- ✕Lifting the leg too fast with momentum