Lateral leg raise

Lateral leg raise

Lie on your side with your legs extended and stacked on top of each other with your feet in a neutral position and your toes pointing forward.
Place your upper hand onto your stomach throughout the exercise and perform the movements at a slow pace.
Raise your upper body off the floor using your elbow and forearm to support your weight, keep your hips and legs in contact with the floor throughout the exercise.
At the top of the movement, your elbow should be directly underneath your shoulder with your forearm facing towards the front. Your fist should be clenched and resting on the floor with your palm facing towards your feet.
Raise the upper leg so the top foot is slightly above the other foot and hold for the desired number of seconds then lower the leg until both legs touch, then repeat the movement.
Perform the desired number of repetitions and then roll over to repeat for the opposite leg.
Perform this exercise at a slow controlled pace.

Required equipment: No equipment, Mat
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