How to do it
Curl your heels up over a controlled three-second count.
- 1
Lie face down on the floor with your hands by your sides or under your forehead for comfort.
- 2
Bend your knees and bring your heels towards your glutes as far as you can.
- 3
Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly lower your feet back to the starting position.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on squeezing your glutes at the top of the movement to maximize muscle engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Arching the lower back to lift the heels
- ✕Dropping the feet rapidly at the bottom
- ✕Stopping short of full knee flexion