Standing Side Leg Raises
- Place your feet at shoulder-width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced.
- Slightly bend at the knees and lift your chosen leg out to the side; it should be reasonably straight.
- Continue to lift until your foot reaches 1 to 2 feet off the ground.
- Lower your leg back to the starting position and repeat for the other side!
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