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Side Hip Abduction

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target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Abductors accessibility Upper Legs
Glutes Quadriceps

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Body Weight

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

4.3

Force

push

Side Hip Abduction is a beginner multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Abductors in the Upper Legs region. Performed using bodyweight, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Glutes and Quadriceps.

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1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands on your hips.

2

Shift your weight to one leg and lift the opposite leg out to the side, keeping it straight.

3

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

4

Repeat on the other side.

5

Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

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