Adductors
Side Leg Raises
A floor stretch and mobility drill in which you move the top leg across your body from a side-lying position to open the inner thigh.
Primary musclesAdductors
Setup
- 1Lie on your side with your bottom leg straight and the top leg bent, foot resting on the floor in front of you.
- 2Prop your head on your hand or arm.
How to perform
- 1Raise your bottom leg slowly as far as comfortable, keeping the knee straight and toes pointed forward.
- 2Hold the top position for a moment, feeling the inner thigh work and lengthen.
- 3Lower it gently with control.
- 4Repeat for several repetitions, then switch sides.
