How to perform it

1. 1

   Start by lying on your side with your legs extended and stacked on top of each other.

2. 2

   Prop yourself up on your forearm, keeping your elbow directly below your shoulder.

3. 3

   Engage your core and lift your hips off the ground, creating a straight line from your head to your feet.

4. 4

   While maintaining the side plank position, lift your top leg towards the ceiling, keeping it straight.

5. 5

   Slowly lower your leg back down to the starting position.

6. 6

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

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