One Half Locust

This gentle, yoga-inspired movement strengthens your thighs and opens your chest and shoulders.

Instructions

1. Lie facedown on the floor with your arms at your sides.
2. Place your left hand under your left hip for padding.
3. Bend your right knee and hold your right foot with your right hand.
4. Simultaneously lift the leg and chest off the ground, using a slow, controlled motion.
5. Switch sides and repeat. For a challenge, try lifting both arms and legs at once.