How to do it
Keep your head and upper back flat on the floor with your chin slightly tucked.
- 1
Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- 2
Extend one leg out straight.
- 3
Push through your heel on the ground, lifting your hips towards the ceiling.
- 4
Hold the lifted position for a few seconds, then lower your hips back down.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of reps before switching to the other leg.
Expert tip
Press through your heel to engage your glutes and hamstrings more effectively, and keep your hips level throughout the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the extended leg drop to the floor
- ✕Overarching the lower back at the top
- ✕Stopping short of full hip extension