Stretching

Side Leg Raises

The side leg raises is a beginner stretching exercise for your adductors, using just your body weight.

Main muscles
Adductors
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Beginner
Side Leg Raises, starting position
Start
Side Leg Raises, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. Stand next to a chair, which you may hold onto as a support. Stand on one leg. This will be your starting position.
  2. Keeping your leg straight, raise it as far out to the side as possible, and swing it back down, allowing it to cross the opposite leg.
  3. Repeat this swinging motion 5-10 times, increasing the range of motion as you do so.

Alternatives to the side leg raises

Side Lying Groin Stretch Body weight Adductor/Groin Body weight Groin and Back Stretch Body weight Groiners Body weight Adductor Foam roll Lying Bent Leg Groin Other