How to do it
Plant the standing foot firmly and grip the floor for balance.
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Stand straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.
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Shift your weight to one leg.
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Lift the other leg and move it across the front of your body without bending it.
- 4
Slowly return your leg to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Keep your body straight and avoid leaning to the side. Focus on using your inner thigh muscles to perform the movement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the lifted leg during the cross
- ✕Rotating the hips outward during the cross
- ✕Using momentum to swing the leg across