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 exercise that targets glutes & hip flexors. Use the illustration and instructions above to learn how to perform this exercise with proper form. Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Seated hip openers, smith machine leg press / reverse squats and agility ladder drills. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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