How to do it
Direct your gaze between your hands to maintain a neutral neck.
- 1
Start in a plank position with your hands shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Lift your hips up and back, creating an inverted V-shape with your body.
- 3
Press your chest towards your thighs and heels towards the ground.
- 4
Lift one leg up towards the ceiling, keeping it straight.
- 5
Hold the position, then switch legs.
Expert tip
Press firmly through your palms and keep your hips high to deepen the stretch.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the lifted knee
- ✕Rotating the hips open
- ✕Collapsing through the shoulders