This exercise is great for working the hips and glutes.

1. Start this exercise by lying on your side on a mat. Your bottom leg should be slightly bent behind you, and your top leg should be straight out in front of your body. Hands should be resting palms down in front of your body.

   

2. Exhale and lift front leg straight up about 2 feet off the ground. Hold for 2-3 seconds and return leg to the mat to complete one rep.

   

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