Lying Side Leg Lifts / Lateral Raises / Hip Abductors / Adductors
How to Do 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 Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Lying Side Leg Lifts / Lateral Raises / Hip Abductors / Adductors targets glutes & hip flexors. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is an at-home exercise. Equipment required: no equipment.
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