Sideways leg lift
Aim of exercise
Improves strength of your thighs, bottom and hips. Improves your strength and balance to help you with your daily activities.
Instruction
- Using the back of a chair for support
- Stand with your feet together
- Keep your back straight and look forward, breathe in
- Breathe out and slowly raise your leg to the side, keeping your hips facing forward
- Breathe in and slowly lower your leg to the starting position
- Repeat 10-15 times
- Repeat on the other leg
Progression
2-4 sets, could add ankle weight over time