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Straight Leg Outer Hip Abductor

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target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Abductors accessibility Upper Legs
Glutes Hamstrings

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Body Weight

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

4.3

Force

push

Straight Leg Outer Hip Abductor 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 Hamstrings.

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1

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

2

Place your bottom arm under your head for support.

3

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

4

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

5

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

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