How to do a side-lying leg lifts

CoreBodyweightBeginner

Lie on your side and lift the top leg — simple, targeted work for the outer hip and glute.

How to do it

1Lie on your side, body in a straight line
2Lift your top leg up under control
3Lower slowly without letting it drop, then switch sides

Common mistakes

×Rolling backward as the leg lifts
×Swinging the leg instead of controlling it

Muscles worked

Glutes Core

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