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Standing Side Leg Raises

The Standing Side Leg Raises is a bodyweight exercise that targets the abductors, with the glutes and core assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.

Target muscles
Abductors
Also works
Glutes, Core
Equipment
Bodyweight
Body part
Upper legs, Waist

Step by step

  1. Stand upright with feet together and hands on your hips for balance.
  2. Engage your core and lift one leg out to the side as high as possible without tilting the torso.
  3. Hold briefly at the top, then slowly lower the leg back to the starting position.
  4. Keep torso upright and core engaged throughout the movement.
  5. Avoid leaning sideways or using momentum.
  6. Maintain controlled movement and steady breathing.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and switch legs.

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