How to do it
Rest the back of your head lightly on the floor and keep your neck relaxed.
- 1
Lie on your back with one leg bent and the other extended, holding a dumbbell over your hips.
- 2
Drive through the heel of your bent leg to lift your hips off the ground, creating a straight line from your shoulders to your knees.
- 3
Hold the position at the top for a moment, then slowly lower your hips back to the starting position.
- 4
Complete all reps on one side before switching to the other leg.
Expert tip
Press through your heel to maximize glute activation and keep your pelvis level throughout the movement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Overarching the lower back at the top
- ✕Letting the working knee drift outward
- ✕Stopping short of full hip extension