Stretch Lying Abduction

Primary muscles
Abductors
Secondary muscles
None
Equipment
Body weight
Movement pattern
None

Steps

  1. 1 Lie on your side on a flat bench with your bottom leg extended on the bench and your top leg stacked directly on top.
  2. 2 Support your upper body with your bottom arm extended on the floor and your top arm resting across your body.
  3. 3 Slowly lower your top leg towards the floor, away from your body, keeping it straight.
  4. 4 Bring your top leg back up to the starting position, stacking it on your bottom leg.
  5. 5 Complete all repetitions on one side, then switch to the other side.

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