How to do it
Press your bottom forearm firmly into the ground to stabilize.
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Lie on your side with your forearm on the ground and knees bent at a 90-degree angle.
- 2
Lift your hips to form a straight line from your head to your knees.
- 3
While keeping your hips elevated, slowly raise and lower your top leg without letting it touch the bottom leg.
- 4
Complete the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.
Expert tip
Maintain a straight line from your head to your knees and avoid letting your hips drop to maintain proper form and maximize muscle engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rotating the pelvis backward on leg raise
- ✕Letting the top leg rest on the bottom
- ✕Sagging the bottom shoulder toward floor