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Standing Side Leg Raise
Lifting one straight leg out to the side while holding a chair, strengthening the side hip muscles that steady you when you walk.
Demo by Skye, an AI coach.
- Works
- glutes; also abs, calves
- Kit
- Chair
- Dose
- 8 to 12 reps each side
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Stand tall behind a sturdy chair with both hands on its back, feet hip width.
While you move
- Toes point forward
- Lift out to the side, slowly
- Stand tall, no leaning
- Lower with control
Avoid
- Leaning your trunk away from the lifting leg
- Turning your toes up to the ceiling