Squat with alternating side leg raise

The squat with alternating side leg raise is a bodyweight version of the squat, but with a lateral leg lift to add extra focus to the abductor muscles. It can be performed for time or for reps as part of a dynamic warm-up for the lower body, or in any lower-body portion of a workout.

Benefits

  1. Builds muscular strength and endurance in the hamstrings, glutes, quads, and abductors
  2. Works core and upper-back strength to maintain neutral spine
  3. Great dynamic warm-up before strength training
  4. Great component of a bodyweight circuit workout
  5. Requires no equipment
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Squat with alternating side leg raise muscle diagram