AdductorsBeginner

Side Leg Raises

Stretching movement using Body Only.

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Muscle guide

See the primary and supporting muscles.

The stronger highlight marks the main muscle associated with this movement. The lighter highlight marks supporting muscles.

Primary Adductors

Movement instructions

1
Stand next to a chair, which you may hold onto as a support. Stand on one leg. This will be your starting position.
2
Keeping your leg straight, raise it as far out to the side as possible, and swing it back down, allowing it to cross the opposite leg.
3
Repeat this swinging motion 5-10 times, increasing the range of motion as you do so.

Technique guidance

Breathe slowly and evenly. Exhale as you ease into a comfortable range, and never use the breath to force a deeper position.

Use only a comfortable range; a stretch may feel like tension but should not feel sharp or joint-specific.
Come out of the position slowly and use support when balance is limited.

General guidance matched from movement type and equipment; it is not individualized coaching or medical advice.

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