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
BEGINNER
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.
Instructions
- Lie down on one side. The arm closest to the floor should be extended directly over the head and shoulder, with the other arm bent and the hand resting on the thigh. Your legs should be extended and stacked on top of each other.
- Slowly lift your top leg as high as you can. Pause and then return to the starting position.
Tips
- Do not use momentum to lift your leg. Move slowly.
- Squeeze your glutes at the top of each rep.
- Always keep your neck in line with your spine.
Alternative Exercises
Glute Bridges
A posterior-chain exercise performed on the floor to lift the hips using bodyweight, targeting the glutes and hamstrings while improving hip strength, stability, and activation.
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