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Side Plank Leg Abduction

Side Plank Leg Abduction is a workout for obliques, hips, and thighs. In a side plank position, lift your top leg away. It enhances stability, endurance, and core strength.

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Side Plank Leg Abduction instructions

Step-by-step instructions

Lie on your side, propped up by your elbow directly beneath your shoulder, leaving both feet together.

Support your body by keeping your hand on your hip and elevate into a side plank.

Keeping the lower leg on the ground, lift your top leg as high as possible without moving your hips.

Hold for a few seconds at the top, then bring your leg down slowly.

Repeat the action for the recommended amount of reps and then switch to the other side.

Lie on your side, propped up by your elbow directly beneath your shoulder, leaving both feet together.

Support your body by keeping your hand on your hip and elevate into a side plank.

Keeping the lower leg on the ground, lift your top leg as high as possible without moving your hips.

Hold for a few seconds at the top, then bring your leg down slowly.

Repeat the action for the recommended amount of reps and then switch to the other side.

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