How to do it
Press your supporting foot flat into the floor before each lift.
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Adjust the leverage machine to fit your height and select the appropriate weight.
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Stand inside the machine and place your outer thigh against the lever pad.
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Grasp the handles for stability and stand upright with your spine neutral.
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Slowly lift your leg away from the midline of your body, focusing on using your glutes.
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Pause at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your leg back to the starting position.
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Complete the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Keep your movements smooth and controlled, focusing on using your glute muscles to perform the leg raise. Avoid using momentum to lift the leg.
Common mistakes
- ✕Leaning the torso toward the lifting leg
- ✕Rotating the lifting hip outward mid-raise
- ✕Bending the standing knee during the lift