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The Strength Workouts: Week 3
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Drag Plié
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The Move
Start with heels together, toes turned out, dumbbell at front shoulders. Step out sideways with right foot and perform Basic Plié; as you straighten legs, drag right foot in, bringing heels together [shown]. Repeat on the left (each side equals 1 rep).Walking Lunge [not shown]
Begin as in Alternating Front Lunge, stepping forward with right foot, bending knees into a lunge. Straighten legs and immediately step forward with left foot to complete 1 rep. Continue alternating legs as you lunge, moving forward.Weight: 5- to 10-pound dumbbells. Strengthens quadriceps, hamstrings, buttocks and calves
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