Side Plank Leg Lift
SIDE PLANK LEG LIFT
The side plank leg lift exercise is a trunk anti-lateral flexion exercise and a hip abductor strengthening exercise. This is an exercise progression of the SIDE PLANK and SIDE LYING LEG LIFT. Start by lying down on the floor with elbow and lateral shin / knee support. Raise the pelvis up to bring the spine and hip into neutral. Raise your top leg towards the ceiling without allowing the leg to move forwards or backwards. Be sure to keep the pelvis neutral and aligned.
Muscles Involved:
Hip abductors
gluteus maximus
gluteus medius
gluteus minimus
TFL (tensor fascia latae)
Core
internal oblique
external oblique
transversus abdominis
Related Conditions / Activities:
Strength and Conditioning
Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome
Hip bursitis / greater trochanteric pain syndrome
ITB syndrome
Glute tendinitis / tendinopathy
Chronic Low Back Pain
Knocked Knees / Genu Valgum