How to do it
Point the toe of the working leg and keep the ankle locked throughout.
- 1
Start in a kneeling position with your hands under your shoulders and knees under your hips.
- 2
Keeping one knee on the ground, extend the other leg straight back, squeezing your glute at the top of the movement.
- 3
Lower the leg back down without touching the floor and repeat for the desired number of reps.
- 4
Switch legs and perform the same number of reps on the other side.
Expert tip
Keep your core tight and avoid arching your back to prevent lower back strain and to focus the work on your glutes.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lifting the leg past hip height
- ✕Bending the working knee mid-kickback
- ✕Rotating the pelvis open as the leg rises