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Side Leg Lift
This
exercise tightens and tones muscles in the hip and buttocks. The muscles of
the leg you stand on while doing the exercise are also being strengthened.
Equipment:
For greater resistance, use ankle weights or tie a rubber band above your knees
(easier) or around your ankles (harder).
Exercise
Technique:
-
Stand with your hands on your hips and with your right leg out to the side.
- Lift
your leg.
- Slowly
lower it down to starting position.
- Do
the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.
- Optional:
Before switching to the other side, hold the leg in lifted position and do
10 short quick pulses.
Performance
Tips:
-
Keep your toes and knee facing forward. If you rotate your leg and the toes
and knee are facing the ceiling, you will work the front of the thighs instead
of the hip.
- If
you need to, use a wall or chair for balance.
- Avoid
swinging the leg sideways. Move slowly by contracting the muscle first.
- Keep
your shoulders facing forward throughout the exercise. Avoid rotating at the
waist.
Repetitions:
Do 10 repetitions on each leg.
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