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Straight Leg Outer Hip Abductor

Beginner
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How to Do It

  1. Lie on your side with your legs straight and stacked on top of each other.
  2. Place your bottom arm under your head for support.
  3. Engage your core and lift your top leg as high as possible without rotating your hips or leaning backward.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your leg back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

Prescription

3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval60-90 sec

Body Part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Body Weight

Muscles Worked

PrimaryAbductors
Secondary
GlutesHamstrings