Side Leg Raise, Lying

Starting Position

• lay down on a fitness mat or the ground with one side
• place the upper hand in front of your body, angle the other one and put it under your head
• the legs are stretched out and lie one above the other
• your body is in a line now

Correct Execution

• lift one leg without momentum up to 45 degrees
• hold the upper position for 5-10 seconds, do not let the leg sink down
• do not let the hip or upper body swing
• come back to the starting position slowly
• to make the workout effective, do not rest the leg on the lower one
• repeat this also with the lower leg up

tip for the workout

• you can impede the abductor exercise by using a weight cuff or a resistance band