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Wide-To-Small Step

Improve your lower body strength and flexibility, one step at a time, with the Wide-To-Small Step exercise!

Ms. Grey Smith
Ms. Grey Smith
@JustHer_grayTho

Muscle Groups

Primary

Secondary

Instructions

1. Starting Position:
- Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Keep your arms bent at the elbows, with your hands resting near your chest.

2. Wide Step:
- Take a large step to the right with your right foot, making sure your foot lands flat on the ground.
- As you step, shift your weight onto your right foot.

3. Movement:
- Bend your right knee slightly and lower your hips, similar to a mini-squat, keeping your left leg straight.
- Hold this position for a moment, feeling the stretch in your inner thigh.

4. Return to Start:
- Push off with your right foot and bring your right foot back to the starting position, returning to an upright stance.

5. Small Step:
- Take a small step to the left with your left foot, placing it next to your right foot.
- Shift your weight onto your left foot, bending your left knee slightly.

6. Repeat:
- Continue alternating between taking wide steps to the right and small steps to the left for a set number of repetitions or a specific time duration.

7. Breathing:
- Inhale as you step out wide and exhale as you return to the starting position.

8. Tips:
- Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise to maintain balance.
- Ensure that your knees do not extend beyond your toes while bending.
- You can perform this exercise on a soft surface like a mat for added comfort.