Side Leg Raise
Strengthens muscles at
sides of hips and thighs. Use ankle weights, if you are ready to. Stand
up straight, directly behind a table or chair, feet slightly apart. Hold
onto the table to help keep your balance. Take 3 seconds to lift your
right leg 6 to 12 inches out to the side. Keep your back and both legs
straight. Don't point your toes outward; keep them facing forward. Hold
the position for 1 second. Take 3 seconds to lower your leg back to the
starting position. Repeat with left leg. Alternate legs, until you have
repeated the exercise 8 to 15 times with each leg. Rest; do another set
of 8 to 15 alternating repetitions.
Summary:
- Stand straight, directly behind table, feet slightly apart.
- Hold table for balance.
- Slowly lift one leg to side, 6-12 inches.
- Hold position.
- Slowly lower leg.
- Repeat with other leg.
- Back and both knees are straight throughout exercise.
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