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Standing Side Leg Raise
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The standing side leg raise primarily targets the hip abductors. It helps to strengthen and tone the lateral hip muscles, improving balance and stability. This exercise can also aid in enhancing core stability.
How to do it
- Stand upright with feet hip-width apart.
- Place hands on hips for balance.
- Lift one leg to the side, keeping it straight and foot flexed.
- Hold for a moment at the top, then lower it down.
- Repeat for reps and switch sides.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Medius Obliques Tensor Fasciae Latae
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