How to do it
Keep the bottom foot flexed toward the shin throughout the set.
- 1
Lie on your side with your bottom leg straight and top leg bent with foot placed in front of the bottom leg.
- 2
Lift the bottom leg off the ground as high as possible.
- 3
Slowly lower it back down without letting it touch the floor.
- 4
Complete the desired reps before switching sides.
Expert tip
Focus on slow, controlled movements and avoid using momentum to lift the leg.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rolling the pelvis backward during the lift
- ✕Flexing the torso sideways to raise the leg
- ✕Bending the bottom knee mid-lift