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Side-Lying Hip Adduction

Side-Lying Hip Adduction: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Cross the top leg in front for support. Keep the bottom leg straight, lift it toward the ceiling, pause, then lower slowly.

Body region
Hip
Position
Side Lying
Equipment
No equipment
Recovery phase
Mid recovery
Purpose
Strengthening

Used in home programs for

  • Adductor (Groin) Strain
  • Hip Osteoarthritis

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