Side Leg Raises
Side Leg Raises
Side leg raises are an easy exercise that helps strengthen your glutes, which can help minimise back and hip pain. All you need is 5 minutes and a soft surface to lie down on!
How-To Steps:
- Lie on your side with your legs together (making sure your feet, hips and shoulders are inline with each other!).
- Put one hand on your hip to keep your hip straight, and the other under your head to support your head.
- In a controlled motion, raise your “top” leg to a height where you can feel a stretch in the side of your hip (raising your leg as high as possible is NOT the goal).
- Lower your leg slowly, making sure your hips aren’t rolling forward.
Do 10-12 reps each side.
*Never do an exercise that causes you pain*