Side leg lift
May 11th, 2023 4:06 PM Mr. Q Categories: Stretching
Talk to your doctor. Caution and common sense should be used...as these are my experiences, and my unique situations. They may work for you or they may not. You may have different results. Please read our disclaimer.
Type:
StretchEquipment:
N/AStanding Side Leg Lift for hips and outer thighs:
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands on your hips.
- Lift your right leg out to the side as high as you can, keeping your foot flexed and your leg straight.
- Hold your leg up for a few seconds, feeling the stretch in your right hip and outer thigh.
- Lower your right leg back down to the floor.
- Repeat the movement with your left leg.
- Continue alternating between lifting your right leg up and then your left leg up, for 10-15 reps on each side.
To reduce the difficulty, you can hold onto a sturdy object for balance, such as a chair or wall.
To increase the difficulty, you can add ankle weights or hold a light weight in each hand.
Reps:
- Beginner: 10-15 reps on each side
- Intermediate: 15-20 reps on each side
- Advanced: 20-25 reps on each side
Estimated time for exercise: 5-10 minutes
Body Group:
LegsMuscle Group(s):
Hip, QuadricepsMuscles used:
Primary:
AbductorsSecondary:
Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Adductors, Gluteus MediusTertiary:
N/ADifficulty:
BeginnerTalk to your doctor. Caution and common sense should be used...as these are my experiences, and my unique situations. They may work for you or they may not. You may have different results. Please read our disclaimer.