Get It Now: A Totally Firm Lower Body
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Pages in this Story:
- Solutions for Stubborn Trouble Zones
- Step 1: Modified Sissy Squat
- Step 2: Flex and Extend
- Step 3: Grasshopper on Ball
- Step 4: Side-Kneeling Triangle Lift
- Step 5: Thigh Rotator
- Step 6: Bridge and Scoop
- Step 7: Standing Leg Circles
- Step 8: Toe-Calf Running
- Our 3 Favorite Pilates Videos
Step 4: Side-Kneeling Triangle Lift
Targets: Outer Thighs, Glutes
- Kneel with right knee on floor, right palm aligned under shoulder and thigh perpendicular to floor.
- Place left hand behind head, extending left leg out to side.
- Lift left leg to hip height, inner thigh facing floor, toes pointed, squeezing glutes and drawing in abs.
- Keeping left leg at hip height, continue to squeeze glutes as you pull leg 12 inches behind you (not shown).
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- Lower left leg until toes are 3 to 4 inches off the floor.
- Lift leg back to starting position.
- Do all reps with left leg; repeat on opposite side.
Next: Step 5: Thigh Rotator
