Side Leg Raises
Side Leg Raises is a beginner-level exercise in the stretching category that primarily works the adductors. It is performed with bodyweight.
How to do it
- 1Stand next to a chair, which you may hold onto as a support. Stand on one leg. This will be your starting position.
- 2Keeping your leg straight, raise it as far out to the side as possible, and swing it back down, allowing it to cross the opposite leg.
- 3Repeat this swinging motion 5-10 times, increasing the range of motion as you do so.
Muscles worked
Primary muscles in filled badges, secondary in grey. Tap for more exercises per muscle.
Tips and common mistakes
- •Hold each position for 20–40 seconds without bouncing, and breathe calmly.
- •Initiate the pull from the target muscle rather than jerking with body momentum.
- •Prioritize full range of motion over heavy weight with partial reps.
Sets and reps
2–3 sets, holding each position 20–40 seconds. Great as a cool-down or mobility session.