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Exercise Ball Exercises - Hip Adduction

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Starting Position
  • These exercise ball exercises require you to kneel on the floor and lean to the side over the exercise ball so that the exercise ball is under your thigh.
  • Lie over the exercise ball and straighten out your legs putting one leg in front of the other.
Action
  • Lift and lower your bottom foot while keeping your leg straight.
Prime Movers
  • Hip adductors.
Physio Tips
  • Set your abdominals to give your leg a strong base from which to work.
Progression
  • Add a 1-2 kg ankle weight.
  • Hold your leg at the top for a count of 5.
  • You can also work your hip adductors with Inner Thigh in Side Bridging.


1ballsRepeat this ball exercise 6 times each side.

2ballsRepeat this ball exercise 10 times each side.

3ballsRepeat this ball exercise 15 times each side.




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