The 30-Minute Total-Body Workout

2B. PLIÉ WITH LATERAL RAISE

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2B. PLIÉ WITH LATERAL RAISE

Straighten your legs as you raise your arms to shoulder height [B]. Return to the starting position. Repeat 10 to 15 times.

Benefits: Strengthens upper body, glutes and legs.

>> By Suzanne Schlosberg

April/May 2012

Tags: safe exercise for pregnancy

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