What It Is
Lifting your top leg while lying on your side strengthens your outer hip. That keeps your knees in line and your balance steady.
How to Do It
Lie on your side on the floor with legs straight and stacked, head resting on your lower arm. Lift your top leg about a foot, leading with your heel. Lower it slowly. Do all reps on one side, then switch.
Skill Level
Novice. Everyday movements on a stable base. Safe to learn on day one.
Type
Strength. Builds muscle and strength with controlled, resisted movement.
Engagement
Unilateral (Non-Alternating). Do every rep on one side, then switch.
