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Hip Stability Drill
Exercise 2: The Medial Leg Raise
(5 repetitions on each side)
Purpose: This exercise strengthens the inner thigh and
hip muscles.
Starting Position 1: Lay on your left side with your legs extended
straight to the side and feet together with toes
pointing straight ahead. Support your upper
body with your left elbow. Your elbow is bent at
90–degrees, your upper arm is perpendicular
to the ground and your left hand makes a fist
vertical to the ground.
Starting Position 2: Lay on your right side with your legs extended
straight to the side and feet together with toes
pointing straight ahead. Support your upper
body with your right elbow. Your elbow is bent
at 90–degrees, your upper arm is perpendicular
to the ground and your right hand makes a fist
vertical to the ground.
Cadence: SLOW.
Count: 1. Raise the top leg so the top foot is 6–8 inches
above the ground.
2 Return to the Starting Position.
3. Raise the top leg so the top foot is 6–8 inches
above the ground.
4. Return to the Starting Position.
STABILITY
TRAINING