Lateral Leg Raise

Target Area: Lower Body  

Equipment: Bench

  1. Lying on your side with straight legs, place the band around your ankles. Place one hand on the floor in front of your chest and use the other hand to support your head. 
  2. Start with your ankles together. Activate your core and elevate the top leg until it is at approximately 45 degrees with your torso. 
  3. Slowly bring your leg down to the starting position ensuring there is constant tension within the band. Perform on one side before lying on the alternate side and exercising the alternate leg.

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