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Straight leg raise
- Start by tightening the transverse abdominis muscle * Draw belly button up and in ("fog window") - Slowly straighten 1 leg. - Lower the leg then raise the leg back up until the thighs are even. - Don't touch the floor. - Monitor your hip bones for movement by placing your fingers on the hip bones. - Attempt to stabilize your pelvis(hip bones) by keeping the abdominals tight. - Try to minimize or eliminate any movement from under your fingers. - Breathe.  
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