How to do it
Keep your elbows directly beneath your shoulders for the entire set.
- 1
Start in a standard plank position with your forearms on the ground and your body in a straight line.
- 2
Engage your core and glutes to keep your body stable.
- 3
Slowly raise your right leg off the ground, keeping it straight.
- 4
Hold the raised position briefly, then lower your leg back to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat the movement with your left leg, alternating legs with each repetition.
Expert tip
Ensure your body is in a straight line from head to heels and avoid sagging hips to maintain proper form and target the core muscles effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the raised knee during the lift
- ✕Rotating the hips as the leg lifts
- ✕Dropping the head toward the floor