One of my Favorite Leg Exercises

Side Kick Series, Rockette Smudges (well, thats what I call them, I always feel like a Radio City Rockette when I do them)- lay on your side on the floor, legs out long on the mat. The top leg extends to hip level AS CLOSE TO 90 degrees as possible (in line with your hip bone). Flex your foot and SMUDGE the wall in front of you with the sole of your foot, trying to keep the heel of your foot in line with your hip bone (or as close to it as your hamstrings will allow). Do one set of 8, then flip to the other side and repeat. You will totally know where it’s working in your hips (hellooooo bikini bottoms). OW! But the good kind of ow.