How to do it
Keep your chin tucked and gaze down to protect your neck.
- 1
Lie on your stomach with legs straight and arms by your sides.
- 2
Squeeze your glutes to lift both legs off the ground.
- 3
Hold the lift for a moment, then lower back down without touching the floor.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Engage your glutes to lift both legs and avoid overarching your lower back by keeping your abdominals engaged.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the knees during the leg lift
- ✕Jerking the legs upward with momentum
- ✕Tapping the feet on the floor between reps