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Standing Straight Leg Raise

HOW : Loop a band around your ankles. Shift your weight to one side and kick one leg straight up while keeping your toe pointed up and your knee straight. Return to the starting position and repeat for the other side. FEEL : You should...

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  • HOW: Loop a band around your ankles. Shift your weight to one side and kick one leg straight up while keeping your toe pointed up and your knee straight. Return to the starting position and repeat for the other side. 

 

  • FEEL: You should feel the muscles in the front of your hip working. 

 

  • COMPENSATION: Keep your back straight up, don’t lean back as your kick out. Control the band, don’t let the band control you.