How to do it
Keep your top arm extended toward the ceiling for balance.
- 1
Lie on your side with your knees bent and stacked on top of each other.
- 2
Prop yourself up on your elbow, which should be directly under your shoulder.
- 3
Lift your hips off the ground, forming a straight line from your head to your knees.
- 4
Hold this position for the desired amount of time, then switch sides.
Expert tip
Ensure your elbow is directly under your shoulder to prevent joint strain and maintain a straight line from head to knees.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the top hip toward the floor
- ✕Rolling the torso forward out of alignment
- ✕Letting the head drop toward the floor