How to do it
Drive the bottom edge of your bottom foot into the floor.
- 1
Lie on your side with your legs stacked and a dumbbell in your top hand resting on your hip.
- 2
Prop yourself up on your forearm, keeping your elbow directly under your shoulder.
- 3
Lift your hips off the ground, forming a straight line with your body.
- 4
Hold this position for the desired duration before switching sides.
Expert tip
Keep your body in a straight line from head to feet, and avoid dropping your hips to maintain tension on the obliques.
Common mistakes
- ✕Elbow drifting forward of the shoulder
- ✕Rotating the top hip forward or backward
- ✕Letting the head drop toward the floor