The side leg raise is a leg lift exercise that, when done with proper form, will target a number of muscle groups including the hip flexors, lower back, core, glutes and hamstrings. This simple exercise carried out daily will help to strengthen the abdominal muscles, lower back muscles and the hip muscles.

With the side leg lifts, we are using the abductor, gluteus, hip, and inner thigh gracillis muscles. These muscles tend to be tight, contracted and under used since we are sitting down so much. Even when we walk, we are not really lengthening these muscles.

What are the benefits of side leg raises? They target the glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps, hip flexors, and calves.