How to perform it

1. 1

   Lie on your side with your legs straight and stacked on top of each other.

2. 2

   Place your bottom arm under your head for support.

3. 3

   Engage your core and lift your top leg as high as possible without rotating your hips or leaning backward.

4. 4

   Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your leg back down to the starting position.

5. 5

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

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