How to do it
Pause for one second at the top of each repetition.
- 1
Lie face down on a mat with your hands under your chin.
- 2
Bend your knees, spreading them apart while keeping your feet together.
- 3
Lift both heels towards the ceiling, squeezing your glutes at the top of the movement.
- 4
Lower your legs back down to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Ensure your hips remain stable and grounded to avoid lower back strain and to keep the focus on your glutes.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the feet separate during the lift
- ✕Lifting the chin and craning the neck
- ✕Swinging the legs upward with momentum