Flow Tutorial

Side Lying Leg Lift

Pilates • Core

GlutesRecoveryMobility
Side Lying Leg Lift start positionSide Lying Leg Lift finish position

Setup

Lie on one side with hips stacked and bottom knee bent if needed for balance.

How to perform

Lift the top leg with toes mostly forward, pause briefly, then lower with control.

Breathing cue

Exhale as the leg lifts; inhale as it lowers.

Common mistake

Rolling the hips backward to fake more height.

Best for

Glute med activationHip stabilityPilates control
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