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Abduction Leg Lying

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Abduction Leg Lying Overview

The Abduction leg lying workout is designed to engage the Abductor muscles primarily using bodyweight.

This workout targets the Abductor muscles without overstating the effect on secondary muscles.

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Abduction Leg Lying Instructions

  1. Lie on your back with your legs extended and arms by your sides.
  2. Engage your core by pulling your belly button towards your spine.
  3. Keeping your legs straight, slowly lift one leg off the ground, raising it as high as you can without straining.
  4. Hold the lifted position for a brief moment, focusing on squeezing your glutes.
  5. Lower your leg back down to the starting position in a controlled manner.

Abduction Leg Lying Tips

  1. Start by lying on your side with legs straight and stacked on top of each other.
  2. Engage your core and keep your body in a straight line from head to toe.
  3. Place your top hand on the floor in front of you for support.
  4. Slowly lift your top leg as high as you can while keeping it straight.
  5. Focus on squeezing your abductor muscles at the top of the movement.
  6. Avoid using momentum or swinging your leg to prevent injury and maximize engagement.
  7. Lower your leg back down with control and repeat for the desired number of reps.

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