Hip Stability Drill

Hip Stability Drill
Exercise 1: The Lateral Leg Raise
(5 repetitions on each side)
Purpose: This exercise strengthens lateral hip and upper
leg muscles.
Starting Position 1: Lay on your right side with your legs extended
straight to the side and feet together with toes
pointing straight ahead. Support your upper
body with your right elbow. Your elbow is bent at
90–degrees, your upper arm is perpendicular to
the ground and your right hand makes a fist
vertical to the ground.
Starting Position 2: Lay on your left side with your legs extended
straight to the side and feet together with toes
pointing straight ahead. Support your upper
body with your left elbow. Your elbow is bent at
90–degrees, your upper arm is perpendicular
to the ground and your left hand makes a fist
vertical to the ground.

Cadence: SLOW.
Count: 1. Raise the bottom foot so the top foot is
6–8 inches above the ground.
2 Return to the Starting Position.
3. Raise the bottom foot so the top foot is
6–8 inches above the ground.
4. Return to the Starting Position.