How to do it
Brace your abs throughout each jump to keep your torso tall and steady.
- 1
Stand with feet together and arms at your sides.
- 2
Jump up, spreading your legs out to the sides while lifting your arms overhead.
- 3
As you jump, raise one leg out to the side, keeping it straight.
- 4
Land softly and immediately jump again, alternating the side leg raise with each jump.
- 5
Continue for the desired duration or number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Control the leg raise to avoid swinging and to maintain tension on the target muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the raised leg during each lift
- ✕Circling arms rather than raising overhead
- ✕Rocking onto the toes upon landing