How to do it
Keep your neck neutral by looking straight down at the floor.
- 1
Lie face down on the floor with your legs straight.
- 2
Lift one leg off the ground, squeezing your glutes at the top of the movement.
- 3
Lower the leg back down with control.
- 4
Alternate legs and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Ensure your hips stay grounded and the movement comes from your hamstrings and glutes to prevent lower back strain.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the lifted knee during extension
- ✕Rotating the pelvis to raise the leg higher
- ✕Arching the lower back excessively