How to do it
Keep your palms pressed firmly into the floor beside your hips.
- 1
Lie on your back with your legs straight and arms by your sides.
- 2
Lift one leg off the ground, keeping it straight, and raise it to a 45-degree angle.
- 3
Lower it back down and repeat with the other leg, alternating in a marching motion.
- 4
Continue alternating legs for the desired number of reps.
Expert tip
Keep your lower back pressed into the floor to protect your spine and increase the engagement of your core muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the lifted knee during the raise
- ✕Raising the leg beyond forty-five degrees
- ✕Lifting the head and shoulders off the floor