Side Leg Raises

A simple exercise that targets the abductors by lifting the leg to the side while keeping the body aligned.

Instructions

• Lie on your side on a mat or the floor, with your legs straight and stacked on top of each other.
• Support your head with your bottom arm, and place your top hand on the floor in front of you for stability.
• Slowly lift your top leg toward the ceiling as high as possible without moving your upper body.
• Hold at the top for a moment, then slowly lower the leg back to the starting position.
• Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Not keeping the body aligned, causing the hips to rotate forward or backward.
• Lifting the leg too quickly, using momentum instead of muscle to perform the lift.
• Not lifting the leg high enough to engage the abductors fully.

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