Standing Side Leg Raise
Tone your outer thighs & glutes with Standing Side Leg Raises! Improve balance & stability with this simple, effective exercise.
Required Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart. You can hold onto a chair or wall for balance if needed.
2. Engage your core by tightening your abdominal muscles.
3. Slowly raise one leg to the side, keeping your toes pointing forward and your body straight.
4. Lift your leg as high as you can without compromising form or causing your body to lean excessively to the opposite side.
5. Hold the raised position for a second.
6. Slowly lower your leg back to the starting position.
7. Repeat the motion for the desired number of repetitions.
8. After completing the set on one leg, switch to the other leg and repeat.
Tips: Ensure your movements are controlled and that you are not using momentum to lift your leg. It is better to do the exercise with proper form and a lower height than to raise the leg higher with poor form. Breathing is important; exhale as you lift your leg and inhale as you lower it. If adding ankle weights for increased difficulty, make sure to secure them comfortably and start with a light weight to avoid strain.
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