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The 19 Best Exercises for Women

Transform your body with these effective exercises designed to play to your female strengths.

By Charlotte Andersen
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Tabletop Leg Lift
Stretch your chest and shoulders while toning your legs and glutes with this one move.

How to do it: Sit on the ground with your feet in front of you and hands behind you. Raise your hips and push up into a "table top.” Lift one leg and pulse 10 times. Switch legs. Form check: Don't let your bum drop when your leg goes up. Keep your core tight and stay as straight as possible.

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