Tag: Lateral raise

The lateral leg raise strengthens your gluteus minimus , the muscle on the side of your butt cheek, which is crucial for stabilizing your knees, hips, and lower back during exercise, says Men’s Health Fitness Director BJ Gaddour, C.S.C.S.18 Kas 2016

Lie on one side, keeping your lower leg slightly bent on the ground. Engage your core by drawing your belly button in toward your spine. Raise your top leg without moving the rest of your body. Hold for 2 seconds at the top. Repeat 10 times.

Side leg raises involve abducting, or pushing away, the leg from your midline. It’s a great and simple way to build strength in the outer thighs and the hip abductors, which includes the gluteus medius and minimus . You can do it lying down or standing using just your body weight.24 Tem 2019