How to do it
Hold the peak contraction for one full second at the top.
- 1
Lie flat on your back with your legs straight and arms extended holding a dumbbell above your head.
- 2
Engage your core and lift your legs and arms simultaneously towards each other, keeping both straight.
- 3
Try to touch the dumbbell to your toes at the top of the movement.
- 4
Slowly lower your arms and legs back to the starting position without letting them touch the floor.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Control the movement both on the way up and down to prevent using momentum instead of muscle strength.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the knees during the leg raise
- ✕Letting the arms bend during the raise
- ✕Arching the lower back when lowering