How to do it
Keep your eyes fixed on a point in front of you to stay balanced through each rep.
- 1
Lie on your right side with your legs straight and left leg stacked on top of the right.
- 2
Place your right arm on your left shoulder.
- 3
Place your left hand on the floor in front of your chest, fingers pointing forward.
- 4
Push through your left hand to raise your torso off the ground, extending your left arm.
- 5
Lower your body back down with control.
- 6
Complete the desired number of reps before switching sides.
Expert tip
Keep your core engaged and your body in a straight line to prevent your hips from sagging or lifting too high.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the pushing elbow outward
- ✕Planting the hand too far from your chest
- ✕Rolling the torso backward off the hip