How to do it
Drive the edge of your bottom foot into the floor to lift the hip.
- 1
Lie on your right side with your legs extended and stacked on top of one another.
- 2
Prop your upper body up on your right elbow and forearm.
- 3
Lift your hips off the ground, forming a straight line from your ankles to your shoulders.
- 4
Hold this position for 20-30 seconds, keeping your abs and glutes tight.
- 5
Lower your hips back to the floor and switch to the left side.
Expert tip
Engage your core and keep your body in a straight line from head to heels to maximize the effectiveness of this exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Resting the head on the supporting shoulder
- ✕Placing the elbow forward of the shoulder
- ✕Rotating the chest toward the floor