How to do it
Flex your ankles and point your toes for the entire set.
- 1
Lie on your back with your hands placed under your glutes for support.
- 2
Lift your legs up to a 90-degree angle, keeping them straight.
- 3
Lower your legs down towards the floor without touching it, then pulse them up and down in a small range of motion.
- 4
Keep your core tight and perform the pulses for the desired duration or number of reps.
Expert tip
Keep your lower back pressed into the floor to protect your spine and increase the engagement of your abdominal muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the knees during the pulses
- ✕Using momentum to swing the legs up
- ✕Pulsing through too large a range of motion