Lying Abductor Stretch Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Hip Clam Shell
Leg Pull Side
Side to Side Leg Swings
Standing Side Kick
Side Lying Kickout
Side Bridge Hip Abduction (Star)
Lying Full Leg Raise
Kneeling Forward Hip Circles
Side Plank with Raised Leg
Side Plank Scissors
Side Lying 90 Degrees Hip Clam and Kick
Lying Split Abductor
Criteria used to find exercise alternatives
Same target muscles
We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.
Full muscle overlap
Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.
Equipment considered
Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.
What the Lying Abductor Stretch trains
Primary Gluteus Medius
Secondary Gluteus Minimus Obliques
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