Lying Adduction

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Starting Position
Begin by laying on your side with your body straight. Use your elbow to lean on and support your upper body.

Action
This exercise is much like the previous leg raise exercise but with this exercise you will be emphasizing the inner thigh muscle. Begin by laying on your side and crossing the top leg over your bottom leg and keeping your lower knee slightly bent and your foot on the floor. With your foot naturally positioned, bring the lower leg straight up about six inches away from the floor. Next, lower it back down without resting it on the floor. Repeat rapid lifts about 20 times for each leg. Do entire series of exercises for 1-2 sets.

Special Instructions
Be sure to stretch after this exercise by pulling each knee toward your chest and hold to prevent tightening and cramping.

Muscles worked: Inner thigh