Standing Side Front-Leg Raise
Tone your hips & legs with controlled front and side raises! Improve balance & stability with this bodyweight exercise.
The Standing Side Front-Leg Raise mainly works the hip abductors (outer thighs), with help from the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Standing Side Front-Leg Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Hip Abductor (gluteus medius); Hip Stabilizer (gluteus minimus)
Secondary
Obliques; Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Standing Side Front-Leg Raise Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Standing Side Front-Leg Raise
Stand upright with your feet hip-width apart and your arms at your sides or on your hips for stability. Keep your back straight and your abdominal muscles engaged.
Shift your weight slightly onto your right leg, keeping the leg slightly bent.
Keeping your left leg straight, raise it to the side as high as comfortably possible without tilting your hips or torso. Keep your toes pointing forward and your movements controlled.
Lower your leg back down with control to the starting position.
Now, raise your left leg to the front, keeping the knee straight. You can slightly point your toes or keep the foot neutral.
Lower the leg back down with control to return to the starting position.
Complete the desired number of repetitions on the left leg before switching to the right leg.
Perform several sets as per your workout regime or fitness level.
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Standing Side Front-Leg Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Standing Side Front-Leg Raise work?
The Standing Side Front-Leg Raise 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 Standing Side Front-Leg Raise?
None. The Standing Side Front-Leg Raise is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Standing Side Front-Leg Raise go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Standing Side Front-Leg Raise variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Bodyweight Squat to Front-Leg Raise, Bodyweight Squat to Front-Leg, Bodyweight Squat to Side-To-Front Leg and Single-Leg Dynamic Stand.
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