Hip Abduction (Strength)
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Lie on your right side on the floor with your legs straight.
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Raise your left leg about 6 to 8 inches. Keep your legs and hips straight. Don’t roll back onto your hip. Hold for 5 seconds, then lower your leg.
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Repeat 10 times, or as instructed.
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Switch legs and repeat.
![Man lying on side doing straight leg raises.](357816.img)
Challenge yourself
Put an elastic band or tubing around both ankles. Hold the band to the floor with your bottom ankle. Raise and lower your top leg slowly and steadily.
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