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Side Lying Leg Lift
The Side Lying Leg Lift is a bodyweight and mat exercise that targets the abductors, with the glutes and core assisting. Follow the 7 steps below.
- Target muscles
- Abductors
- Equipment
- Bodyweight, Mat
- Body part
- Upper legs, Waist
Step by step
- Lie on your side with legs extended straight and stacked on top of each other.
- Engage your core and keep your torso stable.
- Lift the top leg as high as possible without rotating your hips.
- Hold briefly at the top, then slowly lower the leg back to the starting position.
- Keep lower body and hips stable throughout the movement.
- Maintain controlled movement and steady breathing.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and switch sides.
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