Standing Side Thigh Series
Orientation: Standing
The Standing Side Thigh Series strengthens the abductors (outer thighs), glutes, and stabilizers by emphasizing lateral movement.
It’s excellent for single-leg balance training and glute medius activation. Side leg lifts can be performed center floor or supported with a barre, chair, or pole. Side Thigh work layers well with Curtsy Lunges, Glutes, or side-bending core, and props like bands or weights can increase intensity and add upper body engagement.
Framework Tip
Side Thigh builds the lateral strength and hip stability needed for Half Moon in yoga. Practicing with support can help develop freestanding balance for this posture.
Side Thigh Series Exercises
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Standing Side Thigh
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![Lunges - Side Lunge]()
Side Lunges
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![Lunges - Ski Slope Lunges with Gliding Disc]()
Ski Slope Side Lunges
A single leg squat (hack squat) with a slide out to the side; Leg is straight with a gliding disc under the sliding foot.
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Standing Side Thigh with Oblique Pull
An oblique pull with a side leg lift.
Side Thigh Series Choreography
Get funky with Sly and The Family Stone while strengthening your outer thighs and obliques!