Side Leg Lifts

OBJECTIVES
● Strengthens side abdominal muscles and lower back.
● Strengthens inner thighs, hip adductors, and abductors.
● Develops hip adductor control.
● Develops torso and pelvis stabilization.
● Improves balance.

EXERCISE
● Lying on side, body in one long straight line, legs squeezing together.
Arms overhead, one arm pressing to floor to support body.
Top arm reaching to achieve balance.

● Lift both legs together squeezing thighs, pause.
Lower to touch the floor.

● Inhale lift – Exhale lower.

10 times slow
10 times quick pulses
Each side

CUES
● Navel to spine.
● Thighs squeezing together.
● Hips and shoulders aligned.
● Use arms for support and balance.