How to do it
Keep your knees tracking in line with your toes throughout the lift.
- 1
Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground, hip-width apart.
- 2
Press your feet into the floor and lift your hips towards the ceiling, creating a straight line from your knees to your shoulders.
- 3
Pause at the top and squeeze your glutes.
- 4
Slowly lower your hips back to the starting position.
Expert tip
Engage your core and squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement to maximize the effectiveness of the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Hyperextending the lower back at the top
- ✕Feet positioned too close to the hips
- ✕Hips dropping unevenly during the lift