Adaptive Exercises Leg Lifts Transcript Lindsey Mullis: Leg lifts are an excellent exercise to work lower body endurance strength. This is Brandy here lifting her leg as high as she is comfortable, standing on one foot and working a little bit of balance when she holds it. Alena is working right along next to her doing an arm band row, working her upper body, which is a great way to work out together! Elizabeth: And Lindsey is doing seated leg lifts. And Lindsey actually suggested doing the leg lift exercises. When doing leg lifts, you want to remember to lift your leg to the highest that you are comfortable doing, and also to hold it for a few seconds to get an extra added workout.