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Straight Leg Outer Hip Abductor

Straight Leg Outer Hip Abductor: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: body only.

Technique demo: Straight Leg Outer Hip Abductor
Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbody only
  • Body partupper legs
Primary muscles
abductors, glutes
Secondary muscles
hamstrings
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How to do it

  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.

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