Standing Hip Abduction Strengthening

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How to perform:  

1. Stand tall beside a wall or a sturdy surface (like the back of a chair) for light support. 

2. Keep your feet hip-width apart and your posture upright engage your core gently. 

3. Shift your weight slightly onto your standing leg. 

4. Keeping your toes pointing forward, lift the opposite leg out to the side in a slow, controlled motion. 

5. Lift only as high as you can without tilting your torso or rotating your hips. 

6. Pause briefly at the top, feeling the side of your hip working. 

7. Slowly lower the leg back down to the starting position with control. 

8. Perform 10–15 repetitions per leg.

9. Complete 2–3 sets  

Tips:  

1. Keep your upper body upright; avoid leaning. 
2. Focus on using your glutes to lift the leg, not momentum. 
3. You can add a looped resistance band around your ankles for increased difficulty. 
4. Move slowly both up and down for maximum benefit.  

Benefits:  

1. Strengthens the gluteus medius and hip stabilizers 
2. Improves balance and posture 
3. Helps support healthy hip, knee, and lower back mechanics