How to do it
Pause for one second at the top of each lift before lowering.
- 1
Start in a kneeling position with hands under shoulders and knees under hips.
- 2
Engage your core and lift one leg up behind you, keeping the knee bent at a 90-degree angle.
- 3
Lift the leg until your thigh is in line with your body and your foot is above your knee.
- 4
Lower the leg back to the starting position without touching the knee to the ground.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Maintain a neutral spine and avoid arching your back as you lift your leg to engage the glutes effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Straightening the lifted leg as it rises
- ✕Rotating the pelvis open as the leg lifts
- ✕Shifting your weight forward as you lift