Single-Leg Raise

How to Left-Leg Raise

Exercise Families: Hip Flexion

Equipment: Yoga Mat

Trainer: Ashley Steele

Steps:

1. Lie on your back with hands underneath your hips. Bend your right knee, and extend your left leg in front of you. Lift your left heel 2-3 inches off the ground.

2. Keep your core strong and tighten your hips to lift your left leg in the air approximately 60-degrees.

3. Hold the up-position briefly. Slowly return to the starting position, lowering your leg until your heel is 2-3 inches from the ground.

4. You should feel this working the hip flexor and core muscles.

Alternative Exercises:

Leg Raise • Hip Pulse

How to Right-Leg Raise

You Should Feel This: Hip Flexion

Equipment: Yoga Mat

Trainer: Ashley Steele

Steps:

1. Lie on your back with hands underneath your hips. Bend your left knee, and extend your right leg in front of you. Lift your right heel 2-3 inches off the ground.

2. Keep your core strong and tighten your hips to lift your right leg in the air approximately 60-degrees.

3. Hold the up-position briefly. Slowly return to the starting position, lowering your leg until your heel is 2-3 inches from the ground.

4. You should feel this working the hip flexor and core muscles.

Alternative Exercises:

Leg Raise • Hip Pulse