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Reviewed 1/15/2024
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<h2>Standing leg lifts</h2>
This strength and function exercise helps with balance. Select each step to learn more.
Step 1: 
Grasp the back of a chair, keeping your feet slightly apart and toes forward. 
Step 2: 
Inhale slowly. 
Step 3: 
Exhale slowly and raise right leg to the side. (Keep toes forward, back straight and left leg slightly bent.) 
Step 4: 
Hold for 1 second. 
Step 5: 
Lower right leg while inhaling slowly. 
Step 6: 
Repeat 10 to 15 times. 
Step 7: 
Raise and lower left leg 10 to 15 times. 
Step 8: 
Start with 2 sets per leg. You can increase the number of sets over time. 
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Source
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 <li>National Institute on Aging. "Side Leg Raise &ndash; Strength Training Exercise for Older Adults."&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=045sWtKt5D4" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=045sWtKt5D4</a>.</li>
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Standing leg lifts

All you need to complete this exercise is a chair.