There are two ways it’s possible for you to set yourself up for success in these moves.

This can be difficult to maintain: Its super tempting to lean back.

So a push and pull, or a press and a lift.

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That way one side of your hip isnt doing nothing, and the other one doing a lot.

What does that look like?

Push down in the supporting foot or leg as you lift the working one.

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instructor atEast River Pilatesin New York City

Or think of bringing the top hip forward whenever the weight your leg tries to pull it back.

Youll start with a thorough core, glutes, and thighs warm-up in a series of bridge poses.

), before ending in some scrumptious and much needed hamstring, hip, and quad stretches.

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