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Pulley Abduction Leg Lying

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Pulley Abduction Leg Lying Overview

The pulley abduction leg lying workout primarily targets the abductor muscles of the legs.

In this workout, the pulley is used to provide resistance as the legs are spread apart.

While other muscles may be engaged, the focus of this exercise is on strengthening and toning the abductor muscles.

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Pulley Abduction Leg Lying Instructions

  1. Start by lying on your side with your legs extended and stacked on top of each other.
  2. Place a pulley at the bottom of your feet and attach a cable to it.
  3. Hold the cable handle with your top hand and keep your bottom hand on the ground for support.
  4. Engage your core and glutes, then slowly lift your top leg away from your bottom leg, using the pulley to create resistance.
  5. Continue lifting until your leg is at a comfortable height, feeling a contraction in your outer thigh.
  6. Lower your leg back down to the starting position in a controlled manner.

Pulley Abduction Leg Lying Tips

  1. Start by lying on your side with your bottom leg bent and your top leg straight.
  2. Attach the pulley to your top ankle and set the weight to a comfortable level.
  3. Engage your core and keep your body in a straight line throughout the exercise.
  4. Slowly lift your top leg away from your body, focusing on using your abductor muscles.
  5. Avoid using momentum or swinging your leg; instead, maintain control and perform the movement in a slow and controlled manner.
  6. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your leg back down to the starting position.

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