4. Donkey Kick:

Donkey kick is appropriate for shagginess that is tough to get rid of and has been there for a while on your body. It is advisable that the exercise be performed on a yoga mat to avoid excessive strain on the knees.

To Perform:

• Get down on all fours, maintaining a straight back.
• Starting with the left leg: keep it bent while you extend it backward.
• The target is to have your foot parallel to the ceiling.
• Hold in position and count to ten before bringing it back to initial position.
• Repeat with the right leg for about 15 times before performing with equal number of times with the other leg.

Maintaining proper posture is the key to having visible results with this routine. Remember not to overstretch at one go. Gradually increase the stretching capacity to avoid muscle tear.

5. Side Kicks:

Inspired by traditional martial art moves, side-kicks are good to prevent your body from becoming wide; especially the hips and glutes.

To Perform:

• Get down on all fours ensuring the hands and shoulders and knees and hips are in straight line.
• With the thigh straight, lift your right knee out on the side and kick on the side.
• The target is to get the leg parallel to the floor. Hold in position and count 2.
• Bring it back in position by first folding the leg at the knee and back it inside.
• Repeat the process at least 15 times with right leg before switching to the left one. This completes one routine.

At least 3 such routines need to be done with an interval of 3 minutes. Challenges can be added to the routine by adding weights on the legs or using tension elastics on your ankles.