Bodyweight Side Lying Leg Adduction (female)

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Instructions:

  • 1Lie on your side with your legs straight and on top of each other
  • 2Slowly lift your lower leg as high as you can while keeping it straight
  • 3Pause at the top for a second
  • 4Slowly lower your lower leg back down
  • 5Repeat the exercise for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other side

Tips:

  • Keep your body straight and stable during the exercise
  • Don't allow your hips to roll forwards or backwards
  • Focus on engaging your hip adductors, not your quadriceps
  • Don’t let your lower leg touch the floor until you’ve finished your set

Bodyweight Side Lying Leg Adduction Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs