Side Plank With Leg Lift
Side Plank With Leg Lift is a core strengthening exercise. It is also a good workout that uses muscles that aren't usually active in those who sit for prolonged periods each day
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Side Abs Leg Lift
Side Abs Leg Lift is a great workout that targets your obliques. Lifting your legs also engages your inner thighs and buttocks while keeping your abdominal muscles pulled in and up develops core strength and improves balance.
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Instructions
- Get into a staggered stance posture. Shift your weight to your back foot first, then lift your front foot slightly, but keep your toes in contact with the floor. Raise your front hand toward the ceiling, making your palm into a fist.
- Raise your front leg to hip height while lowering your elbow. Bend your torso slightly, bringing your hips and elbows together. Return to starting position.
Tips
- Don't lean back to lift your leg higher.
- Don't bend your back leg too much.
- Do not lean your shoulders forward as you lift your leg.
Alternative Exercises
Side-Lying Leg Lift
Side-Lying Leg Lift is effective to build strength in the hip abductor muscles – responsible for pushing your leg away from your body, especially the gluteus minimus and gluteus medius muscles.
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