How to do it
Hold the top position for a full two-second count before lowering.
- 1
Stand on one leg with your body straight and hands on your hips.
- 2
Slowly lift the other leg out to the side, keeping it straight.
- 3
Hold the position briefly at the top of the movement.
- 4
Lower the leg back to the starting position with control.
- 5
Complete the desired number of repetitions before switching to the other leg.
Expert tip
Focus on maintaining your balance and moving your leg through a controlled range of motion to target the glute muscles effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rotating the lifted leg outward at the top
- ✕Leaning the torso toward the lifting side
- ✕Rolling the standing foot inward