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Once your thighs are parallel to the floor, stand back up, and repeat.

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Stand in front of a bench, step, or plyometrics box.

Step onto the box with your right leg, then follow with the left.

Alternate for 12 to 15 reps per leg for three to four sets.

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Keeping all these muscles strong helps with hip stability in the long run," says McNulty.

Push off with your right foot to return to the starting position, then switch legs.

Do 10 reps per side for three to four sets.

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Stand with your hands on your hips or in front of your chest and your feet hip-width apart.

Next, bend your right knee until your right thigh is parallel to the floor.

Next, bend your left knee to lower down until your left thigh is parallel to the floor.

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Step back to the start, and repeat.

Perform three sets of 10 reps per leg.

Next, lower your leg back down, and repeat.

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Aim for three sets of 15 to 20 reps per side.

“Ideally, you should perform this exercise with weights.

Keep your spine neutral and shoulders back.

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Do 12 to 15 reps for three to four sets.

Lie face-up on an exercise mat, and engage your abs.

Perform these for 30 to 45 seconds for four sets with 60 seconds of rest between sets.

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