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Side Hip Abduction

A bodyweight movement targeting the abductors. Follow the steps below and keep every repetition controlled.

Target · abductorsEquipment · body weightCategory · upper legs

Technique

How to perform it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands on your hips.
  2. Shift your weight to one leg and lift the opposite leg out to the side, keeping it straight.
  3. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your leg back down to the starting position.
  4. Repeat on the other side.
  5. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

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