Get It Now: A Totally Firm Lower Body
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- 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 6: Bridge and Scoop
Targets: Glutes, Hamstrings
- Lie faceup on floor with knees bent 90 degrees, feet on floor with bar resting across hips.
- Lift hips, squeezing glutes (not shown).
- Raise right foot several inches, pointing toes with knee bent.
- Slowly kick leg forward and up in an arc until leg is extended; bend knee, lower leg back to start, and repeat.
- Keep hips lifted, squeezing glutes throughout the exercise.
- Do all reps with right leg; lower hips, then repeat with opposite leg.
