Lying Side Leg Lifts / Lateral Raises / Hip Abductors / Adductors
- Lie on your right side on top of a yoga mat or other soft surface.
- Brace your core and make sure your body is in a straight line. Keep your right hand on the ground and your left hand on your hip.
- Slowly lift the left leg into the air, keeping it straight during the exercise.
- Slowly lower your left leg. Complete the set then repeat with the other leg.
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Lying side leg lifts / lateral raises / hip abductors / adductors is a at-home work out exercise that targets glutes & hip flexors. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Leg press / machine squat press, barbell box squats and jumping jacks / star jumps are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as lying side leg lifts / lateral raises / hip abductors / adductors. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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