Lateral leg raise (Side leg raise, Standing hip abduction)

Muscles

• Gluteus medius
• Gluteus minimus
• Flexor digitorum brevis
• Flexor digitorum longus
• Flexor hallucis longus
• Flexor hallucis brevis

Technique

1. Stand up, shift your weight to one leg and lift the other leg straight up to the side.
2. Get your foot as high as your current flexibility allows.

Form tips

1. Keep your whole body in one plane of motion.

Similar Exercises

• Side leg swing
• Standing hip circles
• Hip hike
• One-leg around the clock
• Standing ankle circles

Equipment

• Ground (standing)