Side lying leg lift

Also called lateral leg raises or leg lifts , the side leg raise is a basic movement focused on your hip flexor and hip abductor muscles.9 Ağu 2021

Side leg raises improve mobility in your hips . With proper form, side leg raises build strength in the hip abductor muscles responsible for pushing your leg away from your body—especially the gluteus minimus and gluteus medius muscles.24 Şub 2022

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