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Side-Lying Hip Abduction

How to do it with good form, the muscles it works and what you need.

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Main muscle
Abductors
Also works
Glutes
Equipment
None needed

How to do it

  1. Lie on your side with your legs straight and stacked, your head resting on your lower arm.
  2. Lift your top leg as high as you can without rolling your hips back, toes pointing forward.
  3. Lower it slowly; finish your reps, then switch sides.

Common mistakes

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