Simple Lying Side Leg Raise Exercise for Bone Health and Balance

Side Leg Raise – Step 1

Lie comfortably on your side on the floor to start the action of a side leg raise.

Step 2

Rest your head on a towel or small pillow so that your neck remains in a straight position relative to your spine.

Step 3

Keep your upper leg straight and bend your lower knee (the one on the ground) so that  it forms a right angle.

Step 4

Slowly raise your upper leg into the air as far as your  flexibility will allow, then slowly return the leg to the starting position to complete one repetition. Viola!  Side Leg Raise!   Repeat 9 more times to complete one set of 10 repetitions.  Then switch legs and perform 10 repetitions on the  other  leg.

You’ve completed this one!  Great job!  What’s next for you in exercises?  

Drawing of a woman demonstrating a lying side leg raise exercise for osteoporosis prevention.

Watch A Video Demonstration

Watch Patrick in the video for the proper way to perform this exercise then click to take a class that integrates this with other important strengtheners from the Ostego plan.

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