Bye-Bye Saddlebags Routine

Step 1: Have a chair or countertop to rest your hands on and use for balance. Place the ball behind your knee and bend the leg to hold it in place. The standing leg should be slightly bent to protect the knee joint.

Step 2: Flex the foot and brace the abs as you lift the leg out to the side. Avoid leaning.

Step 3: Bring the leg back to the starting position and repeat for several reps on the same side before switching.

Step 1: Stand to the side of with a dumbbell in each hand.Step 2: Place your outside foot on the bench across the other leg, keeping your arms at your sides.

Step 3: Press into your heel and step up and laterally onto the bench.

Step 4: Step down onto the inside foot, keeping the outside foot on the bench. Complete all reps on one side before switching to the other side.

Step 1: Lie on your side with your knees slightly bent, one leg on top of the other and place a resistance band around both thighs.

Step 2: Keep your feet together and lift your top knee.

Step 3: Lower your knee back to the initial position. Complete all reps on this side, then repeat on the opposite side.

Step 1: Stand with legs hip-width distance apart. Place a resistance band around your ankles.

Step 2: Lift right leg so it is parallel with the floor. Make sure your hips remain square and your leg stays straight.

Step 3: Return leg to start position. That is one rep. Complete all reps on this side, then repeat on the opposite side.

Modification (Advanced): After you perform all your reps, keep your leg extended and pulse for an additional 15-20 reps. Keep the motion small and controlled.