Hip Adduction (Strength)

These instructions are for your right leg. Switch sides for your left leg.

  1. Lie on your right side on the floor. Keep your right leg straight. Bend your left leg and put your left foot flat on the floor behind your right knee.

  2. Raise your right leg as high as you comfortably can. Hold for 5 seconds, or as directed, then lower it back down.

  3. Repeat 10 times, or as instructed.

  4. Switch legs and repeat.

Man lying on side doing hip adduction exercises..

Online Medical Reviewer: Daphne Pierce-Smith RN MSN
Online Medical Reviewer: Rajadurai Samnishanth Researcher
Online Medical Reviewer: Raymond Turley Jr PA-C
Date Last Reviewed: 4/1/2025
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