How to do it
Distribute your weight evenly across the standing foot's sole.
- 1
Stand with feet hip-width apart and hands on hips.
- 2
Lift one knee to hip level, keeping the other leg straight.
- 3
Rotate the raised leg out to the side, then curl it in towards your body.
- 4
Reverse the motion, extending the leg back out and then lowering it down.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Keep your movements controlled and deliberate to maximize engagement of the targeted muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Swiveling the pelvis with the rotating leg
- ✕Leaning the torso laterally during the curl
- ✕Dropping the raised knee below hip level