This exercise focuses on working the glutes and inner thigh muscles.

1. Start this exercise by lying on your side on a mat. Your hands should be resting out in front of you, your left leg straight and resting behind the body, your right leg crossed over it and bent at the knee; foot resting in front of the body.

   

2. Begin by lifting the straight leg up about 2 inches off the ground. Hold for 2 seconds and release.

   

3. Return to start position and switch legs to complete one full rep.

   

4. Recommended reps: Do 10-12 reps per leg.