Side Leg Raises

Side Leg Raises — Start position — Start position

Side Leg Raises — End position — End position

Region: Hip & Glute
Equipment: Body Only
Category: Stretching
Level: Beginner
Force: pull

Muscles worked

adductors

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

Stand next to a chair, which you may hold onto as a support. Stand on one leg. This will be your starting position.
Keeping your leg straight, raise it as far out to the side as possible, and swing it back down, allowing it to cross the opposite leg.
Repeat this swinging motion 5-10 times, increasing the range of motion as you do so.

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