Lying Abduction
Lying on the back with the legs straight up, open them into a wide V and draw them back together; the legs' own weight opens them and the inner thighs close them.
How to do it
Setup
On your back, legs straight up toward the ceiling, arms on the floor beside you.
Steps
- Open the legs out to the sides as far as is comfortable.
- Squeeze them back together above the hips.
- Keep the lower back pressed into the floor.
Common mistakes
Letting the legs fall open: lower them under control. Knees bending at the widest point: keep the legs long. Lower back arching: press it down.
Breathing
Exhale closing the legs, inhale opening them.
