How to do it
Keep your bottom foot parallel to the floor throughout.
- 1
Lie on your side with your bottom leg bent for support.
- 2
Straighten your top leg and place it behind the bottom leg.
- 3
Lift the bottom leg off the ground using your inner thigh muscles.
- 4
Lower the leg back down without letting it touch the floor.
- 5
Complete all reps on one side before switching to the other side.
Expert tip
Keep the movement slow and controlled, focusing on the inner thigh muscles. Ensure your body is in a straight line from head to toe.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rolling the hips backward during the lift
- ✕Jerking the bottom leg upward rapidly
- ✕Resting the leg on the floor between reps