Side Plank Leg raise (female)

Side Plank Leg raise demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Start in a side plank position, with your body aligned from head to feet
  • 2Engage your core and lift your top leg as high as you can
  • 3Hold for a brief pause at the top
  • 4Slowly lower your leg back to the start position
  • 5Repeat for the desired repetitions, then switch sides

Tips:

  • Keep your body in a straight line during the exercise
  • Avoid collapsing your hip towards the floor
  • Focus on lifting your leg using your glutes, not your lower back
  • Control your movements, do not let your leg fall back down

Side Plank Leg raise Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs