Mobility

Floor Leg Adduction

Floor Leg Adduction strengthens the inner thighs by laying on your side and moving one leg up and down. It helps improve leg strength and makes walking, running and climbing stairs easier.
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Floor Leg Adduction instructions
Step-by-step instructions
1
Lay down on your side on the floor with your body straight.
2
Support your head with your bottom arm, and place your top hand on the floor in front of you for balance.
3
With your bottom leg straight and top leg bent, begin to lift your bottom leg off the floor.
4
Raise your leg as high as you can comfortably go, and pause briefly at the top.
5
Lower your leg back down to the floor in a controlled movement and repeat for the desired number of reps before switching sides.
Lay down on your side on the floor with your body straight.
Support your head with your bottom arm, and place your top hand on the floor in front of you for balance.
With your bottom leg straight and top leg bent, begin to lift your bottom leg off the floor.
Raise your leg as high as you can comfortably go, and pause briefly at the top.
Lower your leg back down to the floor in a controlled movement and repeat for the desired number of reps before switching sides.
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