How to do it
Keep your foot parallel to the floor as the leg rises.
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Lie on your side with your body in a straight line and your head resting on your arm.
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Keep your bottom leg slightly bent for stability.
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Lift your top leg straight up towards the ceiling, leading with your heel.
- 4
Lower the leg back down slowly to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching to the other side.
Expert tip
Keep your movements controlled and avoid using momentum to lift the leg; focus on the glute muscles doing the work.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rolling the pelvis backward during the lift
- ✕Bending the top knee during the raise
- ✕Lifting the leg forward instead of upward