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Glute, Hip and Thigh Exercises

By Paige Waehner, About.com

Updated January 22, 2009

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Bent-Over Leg Lifts

Paige Waehner
This tough exercise requires no equipment and works the hips, glutes and thighs of both legs. You'll engaged the hips and thighs in the standing leg, while working out glutes and outer thigh of the working leg. The abs and back are involved as well because you're in a bent over position.
  1. Place hands behind the back and tip forward until back is parallel to the floor and flat, abs braced.
  2. Take left leg out to the side, resting on toe.
  3. Squat with the right leg while simultaneously lifting the left leg a few inches off the ground in a leg lift.
  4. Bring the left toe back to the floor and straighten the right leg, repeating for 8-16 reps before switching sides.
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