Core Exercise - Abduction

Core stability abduction exercise.

  1. Lie on your side resting your head on your hand/arm. Stabilize yourself with your upper hand on the mat in front of you.
  2. Keep both legs straight and together, one on top of the other.
  3. Inhale and as you exhale engage your core muscles
  4. Now raise your upper leg away from the lower one, as far as you are comfortable. 
  5. Bring it back down to the start position and repeat 5- 10 times each leg.


Pointers:

  • Make sure you keep your back aligned throughout the exercise
  • To make this exercise more difficult rest your upper hand on your waist.