Drop Leg

Setup

1. Lie flat on your back on a mat, with your legs straight and feet close together.

2. Place your arms by your sides or slightly under your glutes for extra lower-back support.

Movement

1. Engage your core by pulling your belly button towards your spine and pressing your lower back into the mat.

2. Exhale as you slowly lift your legs upwards, keeping them straight until they are vertical, perpendicular to the floor.

3. Inhale as you lower your legs back down in a slow, controlled motion.

4. Stop just before your heels touch the floor, then immediately begin the next repetition without letting your lower back arch off the mat.

Form Tips

• Keep your lower back flat throughout the entire movement; if you feel it arching, do not lower your legs as close to the floor.

• Move with control rather than using momentum by swinging your legs.