How to do it
Keep your ribcage down and brace your abs as you lift your hips.
- 1
Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, holding a dumbbell across your hips.
- 2
Press through your heels to lift your hips off the ground, forming a straight line from knees to shoulders.
- 3
Hold the top position for a moment, squeezing your glutes.
- 4
Lower your hips back down to the starting position with control.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Drive through your heels and squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement for maximum glute activation.
Common mistakes
- ✕Hyperextending the lower back at the top
- ✕Letting the knees cave inward during the lift
- ✕Dropping the hips too fast on the descent