How to do it
Pause for one second at the top of each leg raise.
- 1
Stand with your feet together and hold onto a chair or wall for balance if needed.
- 2
Lift one leg out to the side, keeping your toe pointed forward and your body upright.
- 3
Raise your leg as high as you can without tilting your torso.
- 4
Lower your leg back to the starting position with control.
- 5
Complete all reps on one side before switching to the other leg.
Expert tip
Keep your body straight and avoid leaning to the side; this ensures that the movement comes from the hip abductors rather than momentum.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rotating the lifted leg outward at the hip
- ✕Pointing the toe of the lifted leg sideways
- ✕Swinging the leg up with momentum