2nd day of Fitness

2nd day of Fitness- Standing Hip Abduction

Goal of movement- the goal is to use the muscles along the sides of the hips, to provide increased stability at the hip joint.  This movement requires increased stability in the standing leg while supporting the active movement of the moving leg.  Key muscles are the gluteals, hip abductors, and especially gluteus medius, which provides lateral hip stability.  In standing, we are also asking for increased abdominal and trunk muscle strength and activation as well.

Start with the first progression, if it is too easy then progress to the next progression until you are feeling that you are being challenged, but still able to maintain the integrity of the exercise. Remember to take pictures/videos, continue working on exercises previous and record all in 12 Days of Fitness tracker.

Progressions:

1.  With hand support- hand on wall
   
2. Without hand support- hands on hips
3. With resistance loop- traveling