Side Lying Wall Leg Lift
Exercise Overview
The side lying wall leg lift is a strengthening exercise for the hip abductors in the frontal plane. Lie down on your side with both knees straight and prop your upper body up with your elbow. Raise the top leg directly to the side without rotating the pelvis or leg forwards or backwards while applying pressure backwards into the wall. Go for maximum range and hold the top position for up to 2 seconds before lowering.
Muscles Involved
GlutesGluteus MaximusGluteus MediusGluteus MinimusTensor Fascia Latae (TFL)
Related Conditions
Hip OsteoarthritisHip Labral TearTotal Hip ReplacementExternal Snapping Hip SyndromeSacroiliac Joint SyndromeGreater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome / BursitisGlute AmnesiaPseudo SciaticaGluteal TendinopathyITB SyndromeKnocked Knees / Genu Valgum