How to do it
Press the whole foot of your standing leg firmly into the floor.
- 1
Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart.
- 2
Shift your weight onto one leg, keeping a slight bend in the knee.
- 3
Slowly raise the opposite knee towards your chest without bending at the waist.
- 4
Hold the raised position for a moment, then lower your leg back to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Keep your core engaged and your standing leg slightly bent to maintain balance throughout the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending forward at the waist
- ✕Locking the standing knee straight
- ✕Rotating the hips outward