LEG ABDUCTION - OUT AND ACROSS
Strengthen hip abductor and adductor muscles through lateral leg movements.
How to Perform
- Stand in shoulder-high water with feet together and knees straight.
- Move your right foot out to your side and hold.
- Then pull your right foot across in front of the other leg and hold.
- Repeat and then do the same exercise with the left leg.
- Complete prescribed repetitions on both sides.
Key Execution Cues
Remember: Move leg slowly and deliberately. Feel hip muscles working. Maintain upright posture.
Safety & Precautions
Important: Avoid if acute hip injury. Do not move legs beyond comfortable range. Modify if experiencing hip pain.
Additional Safety Notes: Do not force the movement. Stop if you experience pain. Keep movements smooth.
Exercise Modifications
Make it Harder (Progressions)
Increase repetitions. Increase movement speed. Increase range of motion.
Make it Easier (Regressions)
Decrease repetitions. Decrease range of motion. Slower movement pace.