How to do it
Press your bottom forearm into the floor to anchor your shoulder and ribcage.
- 1
Lie on your side with both legs straight.
- 2
Support your head with your lower arm and place your top hand on the floor for balance.
- 3
Lift both legs up together, keeping them straight and maintaining a tight core.
- 4
Lower the legs back down slowly.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching to the other side.
Expert tip
Perform the leg raises slowly and with control to maintain tension on the working muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the knees as both legs rise
- ✕Rolling the hips backward during the lift
- ✕Letting the bottom leg trail below the top