How to do it
Press your hands firmly under your glutes to anchor your pelvis.
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Lie flat on your back with your legs straight and hands under your glutes for support.
- 2
Engage your core and lift your legs up towards the ceiling until they are perpendicular to the floor.
- 3
Slowly lower your legs back down without letting them touch the floor.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Avoid swinging your legs or using momentum; the movement should be controlled and initiated by your core muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Arching the lower back off the floor
- ✕Bending the knees during the leg raise
- ✕Dropping the legs rapidly without control