Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Sideway Leg Lift with a Chair.
A standing hip abduction exercise where you raise one leg out to the side while holding the back of a chair for balance support. It isolates the glutes and outer thighs and is well suited for beginners, older adults, and rehabilitation contexts.
The Sideway Leg Lift with a Chair is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
