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Standing hip abduction

A straight leg moves out to the side and back while standing.

  1. Stand behind the chair with both feet on the floor. Rest both hands lightly on the chair back and look straight ahead.

  2. Move your right leg straight out to the side, keeping the knee straight and the foot pointing forward. Remain standing on your left leg and keep your upper body still. Then return your right foot beside the left.

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Standing hip abduction – Stand behind the chair with both feet on the floor. Rest both hands lightly on the chair back and look straight ahead.
Standing hip abduction – Move your right leg straight out to the side, keeping the knee straight and the foot pointing forward. Remain standing on your left leg and keep your upper body still. Then return your right foot beside the left.
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Other names: Standing leg abduction, Standing side leg raise

Body regions: Hip, Gluteal region

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