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Lie on a mat, on your side resting your head comfortably in one hand, or on your upper arm.
Keeping your knees and toes pointing forward smoothly lift upper leg to a position of about 45 degrees.
Lower again under control and repeat. Swap onto the other side and repeat the same process.
Ankle weights or resistance bands can be used to make this exercise harder.
You can bend your lower leg and use your arms to aid balance during the exercise.
BEGINNERS
Aim for 8/10 lifts. Repeated twice.
INTERMEDIATE
Aim for 12/15 lifts. Repeated twice.
ADVANCED
Aim for 15+ lifts. Repeated three times.
Tutorial provided by netfit
Keeping your knees and toes pointing forward smoothly lift upper leg to a position of about 45 degrees.
Lower again under control and repeat. Swap onto the other side and repeat the same process.
Ankle weights or resistance bands can be used to make this exercise harder.
You can bend your lower leg and use your arms to aid balance during the exercise.
BEGINNERS
Aim for 8/10 lifts. Repeated twice.
INTERMEDIATE
Aim for 12/15 lifts. Repeated twice.
ADVANCED
Aim for 15+ lifts. Repeated three times.
Tutorial provided by netfit