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Lateral Leg Splits

These exercises should only be performed after evaluation by a qualified medical professional and under their instruction. Failure to properly ascertain the reasons for certain injuries or the causes of pain may lead to further injury if these exercises are performed.

Should you experience pain or discomfort while doing an exercise, stop immediately. Follow only the exercises that your doctor has recommended to avoid the potential of further injury.

Purpose

To strengthen hips and stabilize low back.

Steps

1. Lay on your right side, resting your upper body weight on your elbow.
2. Using your hand for balance, lift your left leg upward as high as is comfortably possible.
3. Hold for 5 seconds and slowly lower to starting position.
4. Repeat 10 times.
5. Repeat with right leg.

Tips

• Be sure to keep your back straight.