Front Side Half Circle
This ballet-inspired exercise firms up the buttocks..
Equipment
Optional: A sturdy piece of furniture to hold for balance.
Exercise
Technique
1. Start with your right leg extended in front of you with toes touching the
floor.
2. In one smooth controlled move, draw a half circle with your toes from front
to the side to the back.
3. Return to the starting position.
4. Do the desired number of half circles on one leg, then switch to the other
side.
Performance
Tips
1. Exhale on the half circle; inhale as you bring your leg forward to starting
position.
2. Consciously squeeze your buttocks as you reach the end of the half circle
with the leg behind you.
3. Take care not to arch your back as you swing your leg behind. Hold the
abdominals in.
Repetitions
Ten repetitions per side.