How to do it
Stack your top foot directly over the bottom one before each lift.
- 1
Lie on your left side with your legs extended and left elbow directly under your shoulder.
- 2
Lift your hips off the ground to form a straight line with your body.
- 3
Keeping your core tight, raise your top leg without bending the knee.
- 4
Lower the leg back down without dropping your hips.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
Expert tip
Keep your core engaged and your body in a straight line from head to heels to maintain proper form.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the hips as the top leg lifts
- ✕Bending the top knee during the lift
- ✕Rolling the torso forward or backward