PROPHYSIOTHERAPY
Physio-Approved Exercise

How to do Side-Lying Straight Leg Lift

Hips
Beginner
Mat
3 sets of 15 per side
Reviewed by Dr. Jahirul (J) Mazumdar, BPT · 11 July 2026

Lie on your side, legs straight and stacked.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1
    Lie on your side, legs straight and stacked.
  2. 2
    Lift the top leg to hip height, keeping it straight.
  3. 3
    Lower with control.
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Do
  • Toes pointing forward
Don't
  • Do not roll the hip back
Clinically used for
Hip WeaknessOsteoarthritis Hip

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