Hip abductor exercises can increase athletic performance, reduce the risk of certain injuries, and promote healthy hip function. The hip abductor muscles are present in the thigh area of each leg and ...

If you want to build real strength and improve your positioning under the bar, abductor training is not optional. Strong abductors can be the difference between a rock-solid squat and a lift that ...

Hip abduction exercises, to move your leg outward to the side, improve movement and reduce hip pain. Side-lying hip abduction targets the correct muscles when you keep your toes pointed forward.

Hip abduction exercises are important for increasing pelvic stabilization which can lead to a reduction in lower back pain. Intermountain Health exercise specialist Jeffrey Beck says hip muscles ...

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