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The Standing Side Leg Raise Exercise
The standing side leg raise exercise is an exercise that will help strengthen the hips. You may need a chair to help with your balance or you can hold onto the wall. No special equipment is needed for the standing side leg raise exercise and can be performed just about anywhere. It’s not an overly difficult exercise to perform but depending on your fitness level you may want to try raising your foot 5 to 8 inches off the ground to start. It may take a few tries to get the hang of the standing side leg raise exercise but keep at it, you’ll start to get a feel for the exercise after a few tries.
How to do the standing side leg raise exercise - Starting position
How to do the standing side leg raise exercise - Left leg position
How to do the standing side leg raise exercise - Right leg position
Position for the standing side leg raise exercise
Place a chair (you may also the edge of a table, desk or wall) on the floor. Stand beside the chair (about 2 feet away) and put your hand on the top of the chair. Keep your back straight and head level. Focus your eyes on a spot on the wall that is level with your eye line.
How to perform the standing side leg raise exercise
Using your left leg, raise your foot (in a side motion) by
about 1 to 2 feet in height. Pause for a moment and allow your leg to descend
back to the start position. Try and keep your leg as straight as possible.
Repeat for the prescribed amount of repetitions.
Perform this movement for your other leg for the prescribed amount of
repetitions.
Breathing
Breathe in as you raise your leg and breathe out as you lower it.
Important points for the standing side leg raise exercise
· Keep your free hand either at your side or on your hip (whichever is more comfortable).
· Keep your head level and eyes on the wall. I suggest picking a spot on the wall and focus on that for the duration of the movement. Don’t look down as this will round your back (you don’t want that).
· It’ll take a few tries to get the hang of the movement so give it a few workouts.
Video for the standing side leg raise exercise
Related Exercises:
The Standing Reverse Leg Kickback Exercise
The Lying Side Leg Raise Exercise
The Alternating Frog Kick Exercise
Over his 30 plus years of experience, Blake Bissaillion has worked with nationally ranked body builders, power lifters and fitness professionals. In this time he has picked up volumes of applied knowledge that he openly shares with his clients. Mr. Bissaillion’s objective is to help as many beginners to weight training and fitness to achieve their weight loss and fitness goals while getting into their best possible shape. Mr. Bissaillion owns and operates Belly Be Gone, a fitness company that offers fitness and nutritional guidance and products.