Side-lying leg raise
A floor exercise that strengthens the outer hips and glutes by lifting the top leg while lying on your side.
BeginnerMatLow impactSuggested: 12 reps per side
How to do it
- Lie on your side with your legs straight and stacked, resting your head on your lower arm.
- Lift your top leg toward the ceiling, keeping the knee and toes facing forward.
- Raise it to about 45 degrees, or as high as you can without rolling back.
- Lower the leg slowly, then finish all reps before switching sides.
Work one side, then switch. Timed sets run once per side.
Form tips
- Keep your hips stacked and your body in one straight line.
- Lead with your heel to keep the work in your outer hip.
Muscles worked
Glutes