How to do it
Press your standing leg glute down and brace your core throughout each rep.
- 1
Stand straight with your feet together.
- 2
Shift your weight to one foot.
- 3
Lift the other leg out to the side, keeping your toe pointed forward.
- 4
Raise your leg as high as possible without tilting your torso.
- 5
Hold for a moment at the top, then lower your leg back down.
Expert tip
Avoid leaning to the side; keep your torso upright to isolate the glute medius effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rotating the toe outward during the lift
- ✕Swinging the leg up with momentum
- ✕Bending the knee of the lifting leg