
Mini Band Standing Lateral Raises
Side leg raises involve abducting, or pushing away, the leg from your midline. It’s a great and simple way to build strength in the outer thighs and the hip abductors, which includes the gluteus medius and minimus.
Many benefits of doing this exercise is very beneficial at any level of fitness. It creates stability just when you get into the marching position. Then you can increase the results by changing your body position and adding load to make it a hugely effective exercise for increasing stability (more to come soon).
There are many reasons why you should try:
Stability equals strength, and we can all stand to be stronger in the movement patterns that are huge parts outside of the gym.

Side leg raises involve abducting, or pushing away, the leg from your midline. It’s a great and simple way to build strength in the outer thighs and the hip abductors, which includes the gluteus medius and minimus.

The time has come with a new track club, some new to cross country, 3 practices a week, competitive competitions all balled up to this moment. The Championship meet to qualify to Regional 1 then to Nationals. Though most of my runners qualified to Regional 1, unfortunately, we are unable to go.

Today, we are at the Brooklyn Armory. It’s an amazing facility that the YMCA has. Who knew? Anyway, today was a great day for everyone. All of Fuse Academy Track Club runners were prepared and ready to show their running abilities.