Lying Leg Abduction
Expert Advice
Keep your movements slow and controlled, and avoid letting your leg drop quickly to maintain tension on the glutes.
How-to-do Steps
- Lie on your side with your legs straight and stacked on top of each other.
- Lift your top leg up towards the ceiling while keeping it straight.
- Lower it back down with control to just above the bottom leg without touching it.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
Details
Primary

Glutes90%
Secondary

Hamstrings10%
Equipment
Body weight

Exercise Type
Strength