isolation · Isolation
Side-Lying Leg Raise
Side-Lying Leg Raise is an isolation isolation movement for abductors, using no equipment. It also works glutes. 3 sets of 15-25, 1 min rest.
- Primary muscle
- Abductors
- Equipment
- None — bodyweight
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Sets and reps
- 3 × 15-25
- Rest
- 45s
- Force
- push
How to do it
- 1Set up
Lie on your side, bottom knee bent, top leg stacked and straight.
- 2The cue that matters
Toe slightly down, lift with the hip, stop when the pelvis wants to roll back.
- 3Work it
3 sets of 15-25, resting about 1 minute between them. Both sides, same number of reps.
Muscles worked
Abductors does most of the work. Glutes take the rest.
Abductors exercisesglutes