Leg raises with the armrest

Start by lying on your side on the floor with your legs stacked directly on top of each other. Legs, back, and head form a straight line. Place the hand of the lower arm under your shoulder and push your body upward. Now, only the lower foot and hand touch the ground. The upper arm can be supported at the hip to ensure more stability and balance.

Movement execution

During leg raising with arm support, exhale as you lift the upper leg. Perform the movement as far as possible, focusing on stability throughout your body. Hold this position for a few seconds or as long as possible. Return to the ground, take a short pause, and repeat the movement.

Alternatively, you can perform lateral leg raising with arm support in a classic up-and-down motion, without placing the upper leg on the lower one. Stop just before contact to proceed directly to the next repetition. Afterward, switch to the opposite side to train the other side of your body.

Stressed muscles and common mistakes

Additional information regarding the targeted muscles and common mistakes in the exercise Side Leg Lifts Standing with Arm Support can be found at the top of the Side Leg Lifts page.

Alternative variants to leg raises with the armrest

To add more excitement to your workout, you can also try similar exercises or different variations of Side Leg Lifts with Arm Support.