How to do it
Drive through the heel of your planted foot to keep the hips high.
- 1
Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- 2
Lift your hips off the ground into a bridge position.
- 3
While holding the bridge, extend one leg out straight, then return it to the starting position.
- 4
Alternate legs, keeping your hips raised throughout the exercise.
Expert tip
Ensure your hips remain level during the kick to keep the tension on your glutes and prevent lower back strain.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the kicking leg out to the side
- ✕Bending the knee of the kicking leg
- ✕Resting the extended leg on the floor