Dumbbell Squat
- Stand with feet hip-width apart and squat with abs in and knees behind your toes.
- Squeeze butt to stand up straight.
- Repeat for 2-3 sets of 8-12 reps.
- Add weights for more intensity.
Pilates Hip Lift
- Lie on your back with your calves resting on the ball.
- Bend your knees and keep your legs together.
- Exhale and roll your bottom and lower back off the mat very slowly until your legs are straight and your body is in a straight line.
- Inhale and stay in the position for about 5 seconds. Squeeze your butt and the back of your legs.
- Exhale and roll back to your starting position.
- Repeat 10 times.
Kick-Butt Yoga
- Stand with your feet together, toes forward, and arms at sides.
- Step your right leg back into a lunge (left knee bent about 90 degrees).
- Inhale and raise your arms over your head with your fingers pointing toward the ceiling.
- Hold for about 10 seconds, then return to standing and repeat, step left lag back.
