Hi there....
Sooooo side lying legs, a move often given for butt "rehab" by physios and a favourite to get the butt working...
If you're doing it though there's a few things to pay attention to so you do really isolate the right muscles... I say it in the video but here's a quick rundown:
1. Be in line. Body in one line as opposed to the butt back or forward of the shoulders. The head often drops forward too, so check yourself for that.
2. I like to bend the bottom leg as it means I can focus on the move and not wobble. Try this and then for sure straighten the bottom leg for more challenge.
3. Aim to feel it from the hip bit that sticks out on the side (greater trochanter - the bit you might be lying on ) in to the centre of your butt - that's where a lot of these muscles attach.
4. Touch your butt!! Think where hot-pants sit under your butt cheek - when your leg goes back you will feel that area working.
5. To isolate really keep the rest of your body still, especially your pelvis and lower back.
6. There's lots of patterns and moves you can do here, so play about with it...
No reps or sets given here - feel it, and when you think you might be losing good form or it is really burning - stop!!
Then do something - stand / walk / balance - put them into action now they are raring to go.....
Please ask away if you're not sure....
Enjoy!