Stretch Lying Abduction
Muscle Groups: Abductors
Stretch Lying Abduction focuses on Abductors, with Glutes working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Stretch Lying Abduction with proper form and technique.
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Lie on your side with your body in a straight line and your legs stacked on top of each other.
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Keeping your bottom leg straight, lift your top leg up towards the ceiling, engaging your hips and glutes.
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Pause briefly at the top, then lower your leg back down to the starting position.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Stretch Lying Abduction safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Avoid rotating your hips; keep your body aligned.
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Do not lift your leg too high to prevent straining your lower back.
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Keep your movements slow and controlled for better form and effectiveness.
Secondary Muscles
While Stretch Lying Abduction primarily targets Abductors , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Glutes . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Stretch Lying Abduction, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Stretch Lying Abduction, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
