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Side-lying leg lift: starting position and working position
1 — starting position2 — working position

Side-lying leg lift

Strengthens the hips, unloads the back

10 reps on each sideTrimester 1Trimester 2Trimester 3

How to do it

  1. Lie on your left side with a pillow under your head and your knees slightly bent.
  2. Lift the top leg a small way and lower it slowly.
  3. Keep your pelvis still and do not let your body roll backwards.

Please note

The left side is preferable: it puts less pressure on the major blood vessels.

This app is for reference only and does not replace medical advice. Talk to your doctor before starting any exercise or taking any supplement.