How to do it
Press your weight evenly through the standing foot.
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Stand on one leg, with the other leg slightly lifted behind you.
- 2
Bend the lifted leg at the knee, bringing your heel towards your glutes.
- 3
Hold the contraction at the top for a moment.
- 4
Slowly lower the leg back to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Keep your standing knee slightly bent to maintain balance and focus on contracting the hamstring of the lifting leg for maximum engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Swinging the heel up with momentum
- ✕Arching the lower back
- ✕Rotating the hips outward