Glutes · Beginner

Side Lying Diagonal Backward Leg Raise

Side-lying diagonal leg raise combining hip abduction with a slight backward reach to emphasize the glutes.

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Exercise overview

Training details

GlutesAbductors

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × reps

3 × 20 / side

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

01Lie on your side with your legs straight and stacked on top of one another.
02Engage your core and keep your hips stacked.
03Lift your top leg diagonally backwards without rotating your hips.
04Pause briefly at the top of the motion before lowering your leg back down.
05Repeat for the prescribed repetitions.

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