Lateral raises on the straight leg side

Main Muscles Affected

• Legs

Exercise Difficulty

Very easy

Performing the side raises on the straight leg side:

1. Position on your side keeping the leg resting on the floor slightly bent and the leg above straight with the heel in line with the hip with the toe of the hammer foot
2. Get into a comfortable head position and raise your leg as high as possible
3. Slowly descend your previously raised leg and try to keep your heel in line with your hip

• Arch your back
• Keep the knee bent
• Move your leg forward during the side lift.