1. Donkey Kicks

1: Start on all fours on a mat or soft surface, with your hands shoulder-width apart and your knees hip-width apart.

2: Engage your core muscles and lift one leg off the ground, keeping your knee bent at a 90-degree angle.

3: Push your foot towards the ceiling, focusing on using your glutes and hamstrings to lift your leg as high as possible.

4: Hold the position for a second or two, then slowly lower your leg back down to the starting position.

5: Repeat the exercise for the desired number of reps, then switch to the other leg.

2. Side Leg Lifts

1: Lie down on your side with your legs straight, your feet stacked on top of each other, and your forearm supporting your upper body weight.

2: Engage your core muscles and lift your top leg off the bottom leg, keeping it straight.

3: Lift your leg as high as you can, focusing on using your hip abductor muscles to do the work.

4: Hold the position for a second or two, then slowly lower your leg back down to the starting position.

5. Repeat for the desired number of reps, then switch sides and repeat with the other leg.

3. Glute Kickback Crossover

1: Kneel down on all fours with your hands shoulder-width apart and your knees hip-width apart.

2: Extend your left leg straight back behind you, keeping your foot flexed.

3: Keeping your leg straight, bring it across your body towards your right side, so it crosses over your right leg.

4: Hold the position for a second or two, then bring your leg back to the starting position.

5: Repeat the exercise for the desired number of reps, then switch to the other leg.

4. Step Ups

1: Stand in front of a sturdy box or bench that is about knee height.

2: Place your left foot firmly on the box, so thefoot is flat and your knee is aligned with your toes.

3: Press through your left foot and lift your body up onto the box, straightening your left leg.

4: Bring your right foot up onto the box.

5: Step down with your right foot and repeat for the desired number of reps, before switching to the other leg.

5. Scissor Kicks

1: Lie down on your back with your legs straight and your arms by your sides.

2: Lift your legs about 6-inches off the ground, keeping them straight and together.

3: Keeping your core engaged, lift your right leg up towards the ceiling and lower your left leg towards the ground.

4: Switch legs, lifting your left leg up towards the ceiling and lowering your right leg towards the ground.

5: Continue alternating legs in a scissoring motion, keeping your legs straight and your feet pointed.

6. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

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