Lying Crossover Leg Lifts
- Lie on your side on a yoga mat or other soft surface with your lower arm bent and comfortably supporting your head and neck
- Bending at the knee, bring the foot on your upper leg to rest, sole-down, in front of the thigh on your lower leg, use your free hand if necessary
- Brace your core and make sure your body is nice and straight
- Slowly lift your lower leg up and off the ground by a few inches, keeping it straight during the exercise
- Slowly lower your leg to return to the starting position
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Lying crossover leg lifts is a at-home exercise that targets glutes & hip flexors and also works hamstrings. Use the illustration and instructions above to learn how to perform this exercise with proper form. Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Side plank leg raises, wall partial / half squats and plank jacks / extended leg. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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