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A supportive strengthening exercise that helps improve lower body stability, posture and circulation — building the leg strength you'll rely on as your bump grows.
Instructions
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Seated Start
Begin in a seated ball position with your hands resting on the ball in line with your hips.
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Shift Weight
Shift your weight onto your right foot for stability.
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Raise Slowly
Slowly raise your left foot around six inches off the floor.
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Hold & Engage
Hold the position and feel your quad and glute muscles working.
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Lower & Switch
Calmly lower back to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
Tip
Best in the first half of pregnancy while balance is still natural — if you're heavily pregnant and wobbly, lightly rest fingertips on a wall for support.
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