How to do it
Brace your standing leg glute to stabilize the pelvis.
- 1
Secure the band around your ankle and anchor the other end to a fixed point.
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Stand facing the anchor point with your feet hip-width apart.
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Keep your core engaged and back straight.
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Lift the banded leg straight in front of you as high as possible without bending at the waist.
- 5
Lower the leg back down with control.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Maintain an upright posture and move your leg through a full range of motion without compromising your form.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the knee of the lifting leg
- ✕Letting the standing knee collapse inward
- ✕Swinging the leg upward with momentum