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Hip Abduction Short Range

Muscles worked

  • Hip Abductors

Form Cues

  • Lie on your side, supporting your head with your lower hand.

  • Keep both legs straight and stacked on top of each other.

  • Engage your core muscles for stability.

  • Lift the top leg only about 15-20 cm.

  • Keep the movement small and controlled.

  • Lift the leg straight up, not forward or backward.

  • Pause briefly at the highest point.

  • Lower the leg slowly without resting it completely.

  • Keep your hips stable and avoid rolling the pelvis.

Progressions

  1. 01

    Standing Hip Abductions

        - Stand upright with one hand holding a support for balance.
    
    - Lift one leg outward to the side, focusing on a short range of motion.
    
    - Pause at the top of the movement to engage your glutes and outer hip.
    
    - Lower your leg back down with control, keeping your core engaged and body steady.
    
    - Repeat for the desired reps, focusing on control and hip activation.
  2. 02

    Side Lying Hip Abductions

    • Lie on your side with your legs stacked and your body in a straight line.

    • Lift your top leg a few inches upward, keeping your foot flexed and your hips steady.

    • Pause briefly at the top, focusing on engaging the glute and outer hip.

    • Lower the leg back down with control, avoiding letting it rest completely.

    • Repeat for the desired reps, maintaining tension and control throughout.

  3. 03

    Hanging Leg Abductions

    Pull Up Bar or Gymnastic Rings
    Pull Up Bar or Gymnastic Rings

    • Hang from a bar with your legs straight and together.

    • Lift both legs outward in a short abduction movement, keeping them as straight as possible.

    • Pause at the top, focusing on engaging your outer hips and lower abs.

    • Bring your legs back together with control, avoiding swinging or using momentum.

    • Repeat for the desired reps, keeping the motion controlled and focused.

  4. 04

    Weighted Hip Abductions

    Weight Plates or Kettlebells
    Weight Plates or Kettlebells

    • Perform the chosen variation (kneeling, standing, or hanging) with a light weight added to the working leg or body.

    • Lift the leg outward or away from the body in a short range of motion, depending on the variation.

    • Pause at the top, ensuring the muscles are fully shortened despite the added load.

    • Lower with control, maintaining proper form and muscle activation.

    • Repeat for the desired reps, focusing on the added resistance without sacrificing range or control.

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