Side Leg Lift
Strengthens the outer hips and stabilizes the pelvis
Glutes & HipsBeginnerStrengthRaise
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: Glute medius. Secondary: Hip abductors |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Glutes & Hips |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Strength · Raise |
| Sets & reps | 3 sets × 12-15 each side |
| Estimated calories burned | ~15 kcal |
| Equipment | None needed |
How to do it
- Step 1: Lie on your side with legs stacked and body straight
- Step 2: Brace your core
- Step 3: Lift your top leg toward the ceiling without rolling back
- Step 4: Lower slowly
Coaching tips
Benefits
Strengthens the outer hips and stabilizes the pelvis
Common mistakes
Rolling the hips backward
Make it harder
Add an ankle weight or band
Make it easier
Reduce the range
Breathing
Exhale as you lift
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