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Plie Slides

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Plie Slides

Plie Slides target your glutes, quadriceps, and inner thigh muscles. This exercise also stretches the backs of your legs.

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Instructions

  1. Start by standing with your heels pressed together, and your toes turned 45 degrees. Keep your hands on your hips for support.
  2. Move one leg hip-width apart, keeping the other in the same position, and lower yourself into a squat. Return to starting position.

Tips

  • Don't let your knees drop while you squat.
  • Don't let your heels lose contact with the floor while you squat.
  • Do not bend your knees to start the squat. Instead, push your hips back to initiate the movement.

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Owen
Owen Jones
Owen
Updated: 17 Sep 2024