Sideways leg lift

Explore moving one leg away from the midline.

Primary muscle regions: Gluteals
What you need: Stable chair or support

Original simplified 3D figure. Highlights show muscle regions involved, not measured activation or exact anatomy. Playback speed is for viewing, not a prescribed exercise tempo.

Explore the muscular system

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Main: Gluteals

Follow the movement

One step at a time.

Hold a stable support and stand upright.
Lift one leg gently to the side without leaning.
Lower the leg, then change sides.

The outer gluteal region helps move the leg sideways.