How to do it
Press your arms firmly into the floor beside you to stabilize your torso.
- 1
Lie on your back with your arms at your sides and legs extended upward.
- 2
Slowly lower your legs out to the sides as far as you can while keeping them straight.
- 3
Bring your legs back together, squeezing your inner thighs.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Perform the movement in a slow and controlled manner to increase muscle activation in the glutes.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the knees as the legs spread apart
- ✕Arching the lower back off the floor
- ✕Rocking the hips side to side