How to perform Bodyweight Hip Abductor with proper form

Starting Position

1. Lie on your side: Find a comfortable spot on a mat or soft surface.
2. Align your body: Keep your head, torso, legs, and feet in a straight line. Use your bottom arm for support and your top arm to stabilize yourself.

Execution

1. Engage your core: Tighten your abdominal muscles to maintain stability.
2. Lift the top leg: Slowly raise your top leg towards the ceiling while keeping it straight. Focus on using your hip muscles, not your lower back.
3. Hold briefly: Pause at the top of the movement for a moment.

Lowering

1. Return to start: Slowly lower your top leg back to the starting position without letting it touch the bottom leg.

Key Points

• No swinging: Avoid momentum; control the movement both up and down.
• Foot position: Keep your foot in a neutral position (flexed or pointed).
• Maintain alignment: Keep your hips stacked directly on top of each other throughout the movement.