Side-Lying Leg Raises

Muscles Worked

Primary

Glutes

Quick Cues

1

Lie on your side

2

Raise top leg upward

3

Squeeze outer hip

4

Lower with control

Equipment Needed

Bodyweight

Common Mistakes

Not keeping the hips stacked

Using momentum to lift the leg

Rotating the top hip backward

Pro Tips

Lie on your side and raise your top leg straight up

Keep your body in a straight line and avoid rolling forward

Use ankle weights for progressive overload

Your Progress

Variations

Machine Hip Abduction

Clamshell

Cable Hip Abduction