What do side leg raises do for you?

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

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Why is it so hard to do leg raises?

These muscles tend to be tight, contracted and under used since we are sitting down so much . Even when we walk, we are not really lengthening these muscles. Pulling the leg out and keeping the hip forward during leg lifts is difficult, since it is not a natural position for the muscles to be in.

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Do leg raises do anything?

Besides working the lower abs and inner thighs, leg lifts also help with hip strength and flexibility due to the motion of your legs and hips during the move. Plus, the move gets your low back involved, which is beneficial for anyone who is interested in strengthening the full core region.

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