Standing Side and Front Leg Raise

Standing Side and Front Leg Raise demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand straight, keep your head up and eyes forward
  • 2Lift your right leg to the side as high as comfortable, then slowly lower it
  • 3Repeat the same movement with your left leg
  • 4Next, lift your right leg in front of you, then slowly lower it
  • 5Repeat the same movement with your left leg

Tips:

  • Keep your core tight throughout the movement
  • Maintain control, don't let your leg fall back to the floor, instead, lower it with control
  • Avoid bending your knee during the exercise
  • Don't lean your body to compensate for the leg lift

Standing Side and Front Leg Raise Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs