Outer Thigh Lift

BodyweightBeginnerCompoundEach side
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Quick answer

Outer Thigh Lift is a beginner compound bodyweight exercise that mainly works the abductors, with the abs, glutes and hamstrings assisting.

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Muscles worked

How to do Outer Thigh Lift

  1. 1

    Stand on your left leg with your right left hovering above the ground by your side. This is your starting position.

  2. 2

    Lift your right leg up side ways, wider than shoulder-width apart.

  3. 3

    Bring your leg back down and repeat for as many repetitions/time as is required.

  4. 4

    Repeat on the other side.

Form cues

  • You can bend the moving leg to decrease the difficulty of the motion if desired.
  • Keep your core engaged and your back straight throughout the motion.
  • Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner.

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