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Standing Balance Hip Abduction

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The Standing Balance Hip Abduction is an exercise focusing on improving balance and strengthening the hip abductors. It involves lifting one leg to the side while maintaining stability on the opposite leg. This exercise enhances coordination and hip strength.

How to do it

  1. Stand upright with feet hip-width apart.
  2. Shift your weight onto one leg, keeping the other slightly bent.
  3. Lift the opposite leg to the side, keeping it straight.
  4. Hold for a moment, maintaining balance.
  5. Slowly return the lifted leg to the starting position.

Muscles worked

Primary Gluteus Medius

Secondary Gluteus Minimus Obliques

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