Standing Hand-Held Strap Side Leg Raise
strengthenhipintermediateactive
2 × 10 reps per side
How to do it
- Stand beside stable support and loop a non-elastic strap around one foot.
- Hold the strap with the same-side hand while keeping the standing knee soft.
- Raise the strapped leg sideways under active hip control, using only enough strap tension to support the foot.
- Keep the pelvis level, then lower the leg slowly without leaning the torso.
- Complete the repetitions before switching sides.
Form cues
- This is a side leg raise, not a monster walk.
- Do not pull the leg higher than active control allows.
- Stop for hip pinching or loss of balance.
Muscles worked
Strengthens: hip abductors, gluteus medius, core stabilizers
Part of a program
Part of Front Splits
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- Progresses with you — difficulty ramps as you get stronger, not on a fixed calendar.
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- Tracks your progress — see what's working and adjust over time.
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