Chair Seated Side Leg Lift
The Chair Seated Side Leg Lift mainly works the hip abductors (outer thighs), with help from the core. You'll need: chair.
Required Equipment
Chair Seated Side Leg Lift Muscles Worked
Primary
Hip Abductor (gluteus medius); Hip Stabilizer (gluteus minimus)
Secondary
Hip Tensor (tensor fasciae latae); Obliques
How to do the Chair Seated Side Leg Lift
Sit upright on the edge of a sturdy chair with your feet flat on the floor and hands resting safely by your sides.
Engage your core and slowly lift one leg out to the side while keeping it straight or maintaining a gentle bend.
Raise the leg only as high as comfortable without leaning your torso significantly to the opposite side.
Hold briefly at the top position, then lower your leg back down with control to the starting spot.
Complete all repetitions on one side before switching to perform the movement with your other leg.
Chair Seated Side Leg Lift FAQs
What muscles does the Chair Seated Side Leg Lift work?
The Chair Seated Side Leg Lift mainly works the hip abductors (outer thighs), with help from the core. The main muscles are the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus.
What equipment do you need for the Chair Seated Side Leg Lift?
Chair.
What workout day should the Chair Seated Side Leg Lift go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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