Side-Lying Hip Abduction

Glute med strengthening drill to improve pelvic stability.

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Execution

1Lie on your side with legs straight
2Keep the top leg slightly behind the body
3Lift the top leg to hip height without rotating
4Lower with control
5Perform 2-3 sets x 12-15 reps per side

Cues

Keep pelvis stacked
Toes slightly down
Slow tempo

Common Errors

Hip hiking
Rolling backward

Progressions

1Add mini band -> Hold at top

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