How to do it
Press through both palms evenly to keep your shoulders stacked over your wrists.
- 1
Start on all fours with your hands under your shoulders and knees under your hips.
- 2
Extend one leg straight back, keeping your hips square to the ground.
- 3
Lift the extended leg up towards the ceiling, squeezing your glutes at the top.
- 4
Lower the leg back down without touching the floor and repeat.
- 5
Perform the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Keep your movements controlled and avoid using momentum to lift your leg.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rotating the hips open during the lift
- ✕Bending the working knee as the leg rises
- ✕Arching the lower back to lift higher