Lie on your side on a mat with legs straight and stacked, body aligned from head to heels. Rest head on lower arm and place upper hand on hip for stability.

1. Engage core to stabilize pelvis.
2. Exhale and lift top leg straight up toward ceiling, leading with heel.
3. Keep foot neutral or toes slightly down.
4. Lift until leg is in line with hip or slightly above.
5. Inhale and lower leg slowly without resting on bottom leg.
6. Repeat for reps, then switch sides.