How to do it
Keep your head flat on the floor throughout.
- 1
Lie flat on your back with your legs straight and your hands underneath your glutes for support.
- 2
Slowly raise your legs to a 90-degree angle, keeping them straight and together.
- 3
Hold the position at the top for a few seconds.
- 4
Slowly lower your legs back down without letting them touch the floor.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Engage your core and avoid arching your back by pressing your lower back into the ground throughout the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the knees during the leg raise
- ✕Lowering the legs to touch the floor
- ✕Using momentum to swing the legs up