How to do it
Extend both arms out to the sides for balance and fix your gaze ahead.
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Stand on one leg with a slight bend in the knee.
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Lift the opposite knee to hip height.
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Trace a figure 8 in the air with the lifted knee.
- 4
Keep your movements controlled and your core engaged.
- 5
Continue for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Maintain a slight bend in your standing leg to keep tension on the muscles and improve balance.
Common mistakes
- ✕Hiking the hip of the lifted leg upward
- ✕Leaning the torso toward the standing leg
- ✕Letting the standing foot roll inward