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Side-Lying Abduction
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Side-Lying Abduction

Bodyweight side glute work accessible anywhere.

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Setup & steps

  1. 1Lie on your side with body in a straight line
  2. 2Flex the top hip slightly forward
  3. 3Raise the top leg toward the ceiling
  4. 4Lower without resting on the bottom leg

Coaching cues

  1. Hip stacked and stable
  2. Toe turned slightly down
  3. Continuous tension

Common mistakes

  1. Bringing the leg behind you
  2. Rolling the pelvis
  3. Resting between reps

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