How to do it
Keep your bottom leg straight and pressed firmly into the floor.
- 1
Lie on your side with your legs stacked and your body in a straight line.
- 2
Support your head with your lower arm or a pillow.
- 3
Raise your top leg towards the ceiling while keeping it straight.
- 4
Lower it back down without letting it touch the bottom leg.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching to the other side.
Expert tip
Ensure your movements are slow and controlled, and keep your core engaged to prevent your back from arching.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rolling the hips backward as the leg rises
- ✕Bending the knee of the top leg
- ✕Letting the raised leg drift forward