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And with the right ankle weight exercises, they work your booty, legs, abs, and beyond.
Just askAbbey Woodfin, a New York City-based fitness instructor, who considers them a staple in her workouts.
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Whichever choose, here are Woodfins favorite ankle weight exercises.
Clamshell variations
This clamshell series is my absolute favorite for when Ive been sitting all day.
Adding ankle weights instantly ups the intensity, as well as holds you accountable on form, says Woodfin.
Classic donkey kick with a twist
This is my go-to booty lifting exercise.
I like to call this one the instant booty lift, says Woodfin.
Abs
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This exercise is one of my favorites.
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Squat-crunch
I love a good cardio-ab burst in the middle of my classes.
Legs
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Frontal leg lifts and single leg squats
Why Abbey loves it:This one is sneaky, says Woodfin.
It begins super easy and simply, but quickly builds as you fight to keep your balance.
Then it ends with some killer single leg squats.
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