Equipmentbody weight
Difficultybeginner
abductorsupper legs
Straight Leg Outer Hip Abductor
The straight leg outer hip abductor is a bodyweight exercise performed lying on your side, targeting the hip abductor muscles. It helps strengthen the outer thighs and hips, and also engages the glutes and hamstrings.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 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.
Secondary Muscles
gluteshamstrings
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