Side Plank with Top Leg Raise

Start by lying on your side with your feet stacked and your elbow directly beneath your shoulder. Lift your hips to form a straight line from head to heels, engaging your core to maintain balance. Keep your top hand on your hip or extended overhead for stability. Once in the side plank position, raise your top leg to hip height or as high as comfortable without letting your hips drop. Exhale as you lift your leg, focusing on using your glutes and outer thigh muscles. Inhale as you lower your leg back to the starting position without letting your hips sag. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides and perform the exercise on the opposite side.