Side Raise

A quick and easy exercise suitable for beginners; that can be made more difficult for progression if required.

Workout focus:

Leg/Bums/Waist

Type of activity:

 Strength

Benefits:

Great for strengthening and toning hips, bums and legs.

Time needed:

5 minutes

Intensity level:

Easy

Instructions:

Lie on your left side holding your head in your hand. Put your right hand on the floor in front of you on the floor. Push down with your right hand and raise your legs as high as possible, count to 10 then lower the legs. Relax for a few moments and then repeat. Do the exercise 3 times on the left side then swap sides. Do this twice on each side.

How to make it more difficult:

Doing more repetitions or sets and also increasing the amount of time the exercise is held for.

 

Supplied by:
Matt South
Community Sports Coach
Cornwall Sports Partnership

www.cornwallsportspartnership.co.uk

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