Virtual Gym: Better Butt - Lying Gluteus Lift

Starting Position:

Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet on the floor.
Place your arms at your sides for support

Movement:

Contracting the glutes, project your hips up toward the ceiling as you lift your glutes off the floor.
Slowly return to the starting position stopping just short of your buttocks touching the floor

Key Points:

Exhale while lifting your glutes.

Inhale while returning to the starting position.

Perform 20 very tight contractions and go directly to the treadmill exercise which follows.

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