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Side hip abduction

Beginner

Side hip abduction is a isolation bodyweight exercise for the abductors, also working the glutes and quads.

What it works

Primary muscle

Abductors

Also works

GlutesQuads

Equipment
Bodyweight
Movement
Legs
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Reps
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands on your hips.
  2. 2Shift your weight to one leg and lift the opposite leg out to the side, keeping it straight.
  3. 3Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your leg back down to the starting position.
  4. 4Repeat on the other side.
  5. 5Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

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