Stretch Lying Abduction
- Primary muscles
- Abductors
- Secondary muscles
- None
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Movement pattern
- None
Steps
- 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 Support your upper body with your bottom arm extended on the floor and your top arm resting across your body.
- 3 Slowly lower your top leg towards the floor, away from your body, keeping it straight.
- 4 Bring your top leg back up to the starting position, stacking it on your bottom leg.
- 5 Complete all repetitions on one side, then switch to the other side.