How to do it
Press your lower back into the floor throughout the entire set.
- 1
Lie on your back with your arms at your sides for stability.
- 2
Keep your legs straight and together, lift them slightly off the ground.
- 3
Slowly spread your legs apart as far as you can, engaging your glutes.
- 4
Pause at the peak of the movement, then slowly bring your legs back together.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions without letting your feet touch the ground.
Expert tip
Focus on using your glutes to control the movement and avoid using momentum to lift your legs.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the feet to the ground between reps
- ✕Bending the knees during the leg spread
- ✕Lifting the legs too high instead of wide