How to do it
Distribute your weight evenly across the sole of the planted foot.
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Stand upright with your feet hip-width apart.
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Shift your weight to one foot.
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Keeping your moving leg straight, lift it behind you without bending at the waist.
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Lift your leg as high as you can without compromising your posture.
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Hold the position briefly, then lower your leg back to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Focus on using your glutes and hamstrings to perform the movement, and avoid arching your lower back excessively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the knee of the lifting leg
- ✕Leaning the torso forward during the lift
- ✕Swinging the leg upward using momentum