How to do it
Keep both arms fully straight throughout the entire leg raise.
- 1
Start in a downward dog position with your feet hip-width apart.
- 2
Engage your core and lift one leg up towards the ceiling, keeping it straight.
- 3
Lower the leg back to the starting position with control.
- 4
Repeat on the other side after completing the set.
Expert tip
Keep your weight evenly distributed between your hands and the supporting leg, and avoid rotating your hips as you lift the free leg.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the lifted knee mid-raise
- ✕Rounding the lower back
- ✕Swinging the raised leg upward