Look Great from Behind
Strong glutes look great in jeans and make stair climbing a snap. Start toning with this Leg Pulse exercise. Do one set of 10 repetitions, counting 1-2-3 as you lift and 1-2-3 as you lower.
Beginners
Stand with your feet together and raise your left leg behind you several inches off the floor. (Stand next to a wall to catch yourself if you lose your balance.) Tighten your butt muscles, and press the left leg back farther. Pause and return to start. Complete a set, then switch legs.
Advanced
Give your glutes an extra lift with this Kick Back move.
Do one set of 10 repetitions, counting 1-2-3 as you lift and 1-2-3 as you lower.
Start on your hands and knees with your head in line with your spine. Contract your glutes and lift your leg back until your thigh is parallel to the floor. Pause, then lower. Complete a set, then switch legs.
Stretch it out
Tight glutes can contribute to lower back comfort. The Sit Back stretch will prevent tightening. Hold onto a door frame or railing and cross your left foot over your right knee so your left knee points out to the left. Sit back until your right thigh is almost parallel to the floor. Hold for 15-16 seconds. Switch legs.
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Look Great from Behind
Strong glutes look great in jeans and make stair climbing a snap. Start toning with this Leg Pulse exercise. Do one set of 10 repetitions, counting 1-2-3 as you lift and 1-2-3 as you lower.
Beginners
Stand with your feet together and raise your left leg behind you several inches off the floor. (Stand next to a wall to catch yourself if you lose your balance.) Tighten your butt muscles, and press the left leg back farther. Pause and return to start. Complete a set, then switch legs.
Advanced
Give your glutes an extra lift with this Kick Back move.
Do one set of 10 repetitions, counting 1-2-3 as you lift and 1-2-3 as you lower.
Start on your hands and knees with your head in line with your spine. Contract your glutes and lift your leg back until your thigh is parallel to the floor. Pause, then lower. Complete a set, then switch legs.
Stretch it out
Tight glutes can contribute to lower back comfort. The Sit Back stretch will prevent tightening. Hold onto a door frame or railing and cross your left foot over your right knee so your left knee points out to the left. Sit back until your right thigh is almost parallel to the floor. Hold for 15-16 seconds. Switch legs.
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