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Well, that’s an interesting thought, and I never thought about that. I personally like
them the most standing, with bands or ankle weights or without. My next fav would be
on the floor and lastly on a stability ball. On inner thigh lifts, I only put the other bent
leg behind me instead of crossing over front, if that makes sense. I can’t stand that
other leg crossing over the one that is doing the lift. I believe that’s how it’s done in
TTM.
them the most standing, with bands or ankle weights or without. My next fav would be
on the floor and lastly on a stability ball. On inner thigh lifts, I only put the other bent
leg behind me instead of crossing over front, if that makes sense. I can’t stand that
other leg crossing over the one that is doing the lift. I believe that’s how it’s done in
TTM.
Lady Vol Fan
Cathlete
I hadn't thought about a difference between the positions but I will say it is easy for me to have bad form when do side lying leg lifts and not really engage the muscles intended. What happens is if my hips aren't stacked then I sink into the floor with weight angled towards the back instead of lifted and truly side lying. Honestly, this is is when the exercise feels too easy for me 
so I say oops I must have bad form!
Here are the form tips that I have to repeat to myself:
--Make sure my hips are truly stacked and my top hip isn't angled behind, in front or below the other. (This is easy to forget as you do reps or switch to the other side)
--Once my hips are stacked force a stretch of that top leg outward as if you're trying to get your toe to touch the wall, (you should feel your muscles engage) then begin the movement.
so I say oops I must have bad form!Here are the form tips that I have to repeat to myself:
--Make sure my hips are truly stacked and my top hip isn't angled behind, in front or below the other. (This is easy to forget as you do reps or switch to the other side)
--Once my hips are stacked force a stretch of that top leg outward as if you're trying to get your toe to touch the wall, (you should feel your muscles engage) then begin the movement.
It's because of the angle. When leaning against the ball/step, your top outer thigh is always engaged. With standing or lying on the floor your outer thigh isn't as engaged at the bottom of the move, i.e. when it is closest to the other leg. Also, when leaning on a ball/step your bottom leg is working harder to stabilise.
lisa_la_machina
Cathlete
Thought provoking thread! Thanks, knowledgeable Cathletes
nickisteen
Cathlete
I think it feels harder on the ball is because of the balance issue and the lack of a firm surface vs. the flexibility of the ball.
Me too!