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Side Leg Pull

Strengthen your hips and glutes with the Side Leg Pull. A simple yet effective exercise for stability and lower body strength!

The Side Leg Pull mainly works the hip abductors (outer thighs) and core, with help from the glutes & hips. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.

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Side Leg Pull Muscles Worked

Primary

Hip Abductor (gluteus medius); Obliques

Secondary

Glutes (gluteus maximus); Deep Core (transverse abdominis)

How to do the Side Leg Pull

Start by lying on one side, propping up your upper body with your lower arm placed firmly on the ground. Your legs should be straight, with your feet stacked on top of each other.

Place your top hand on the floor in front of you for additional support. Engage your core and glutes to stabilize your body.

Lift your hips off the floor so that your body forms a straight line from head to heels. This is your starting position.

While keeping your body stable and straight, raise the upper leg upward without bending at the knee. Ensure that your hips remain stacked and your body stays in a single plane.

Pause at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the leg back down to the starting position.

Perform the desired number of repetitions on one side before switching to the other side.

To increase difficulty, you can raise and lower your hips between reps while still performing the leg lift.

Maintain control and steady breathing throughout the exercise. Keep your movements smooth to maximize tension on the targeted muscle groups.

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Side Leg Pull FAQs

What muscles does the Side Leg Pull work?

The Side Leg Pull mainly works the hip abductors (outer thighs) and core, with help from the glutes & hips. The main muscles are the gluteus medius and obliques.

What equipment do you need for the Side Leg Pull?

None. The Side Leg Pull is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.

What workout day should the Side Leg Pull go on?

It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Side Leg Pull variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Alternating Leg Lift Side-Plank, Bodyweight Side-Lying Inner-Thigh Up-Down, Side-Lying Adductor Leg Raise and Side-Lying Abductor Leg Raise.

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