Standing Hip Abduction
Standing tall, lift one straight leg out to the side; keep the torso from leaning away.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, hand on a support, weight on one leg.
Steps
- Lift the straight leg out to the side.
- Keep the torso vertical – no lean.
- Lower with control; finish the leg, switch.
Common mistakes
Leaning away to lift higher: height from the HIP, not the tilt. Toe turning up: foot stays forward. Swinging: dead stop each rep.
Breathing
Exhale lifting, inhale lowering.
