How to do it
Point the toes of your extended leg toward the ceiling and keep that leg straight.
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Lie on your back with your calves on top of a stability ball.
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Extend one leg towards the ceiling.
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Press down into the ball with your other leg, lifting your hips off the floor.
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Hold for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your hips back down.
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Repeat for the desired number of reps before switching legs.
Expert tip
Maintain a neutral spine and avoid arching your back by engaging your core throughout the movement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rolling the ball away as the hips rise
- ✕Letting the hips sag at the bottom
- ✕Bending the knee of the pressing leg