Side Leg Raises
This ab exercise mainly works your abs and obliques, with help from your hip flexors. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
Time Based
How to do Side Leg Raises
From a seated position, place hands flat behind you for stability. Legs slightly off the ground, crunch them up from side to side, simultaneously pivoting your upper body towards the moving legs.
Common mistakes
Maintain smooth, controlled movements. Avoid over-rotating or straining the neck.
Breathing
Inhale as you crunch legs and upper body to one side; exhale while transitioning. Repeat for the other side.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Abs, Obliques
Secondary Muscles
Hip Flexors
