Side Lying Hip Adduction (female)

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Instructions:

  • 1Lie on your side with the leg on top bent at the knee
  • 2Plant the foot that's on top in front of the knee of the bottom leg
  • 3Lift the bottom leg straight upwards as high as you can comfortably manage
  • 4Lower the bottom leg with control

Tips:

  • Keep your body in a straight line from your head to your bottom foot
  • Squeeze your hip adductor muscles at the top of the lift
  • Breathe out as you lift the leg and breathe in as you lower it
  • Don't rush, perform the movement slowly and with control

Side Lying Hip Adduction Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs