Target Muscle

    Abductors

    Equipment

    Body Weight

    Difficulty

    Beginner

    Category

    Strength

    LegsBody Weight

    Straight Leg Outer Hip Abductor

    The straight leg outer hip abductor is a bodyweight exercise performed lying on your side, targeting the hip abductor muscles. It helps strengthen the outer thighs and hips, and also engages the glutes and hamstrings.

    Also Works

    GlutesHamstrings

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Lie on your side with your legs straight and stacked on top of each other.

    2. 2

      Place your bottom arm under your head for support.

    3. 3

      Engage your core and lift your top leg as high as possible without rotating your hips or leaning backward.

    4. 4

      Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your leg back down to the starting position.

    5. 5

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

    Pro Tips

    • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • •Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • •Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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