How to do it
Direct your gaze straight ahead to keep your neck aligned with your spine.
- 1
Lie on your side with your forearm on the ground and your elbow directly under your shoulder.
- 2
Stack your feet and lift your hips off the ground to form a straight line with your body.
- 3
While maintaining the side plank position, raise your top leg as high as you can without compromising your form.
- 4
Lower the leg back down with control.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
Expert tip
Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels and engage your core to maintain stability throughout the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rotating the hips back when raising the leg
- ✕Elbow shifting out from under the shoulder
- ✕Swinging the top leg upward with momentum