glutes·legs

Supine hip abduction

Lie on back, legs straight. Slowly slide one leg out to the side along the floor, keeping the toes pointed at the ceiling. Slide back. The standard post-hip-replacement glute-med activator — no flexion, no rotation, no risk of dislocating the implant.

Secondary muscles

hip flexors

Form cues

1Toes point at the CEILING the whole time (no rotating in or out)
2Slide out only as far as toes can stay pointed up
3Slow — 3 sec out, 3 sec in

Common mistakes

Letting the toes roll outward (hip rotation = dislocation risk post-op)
Lifting the leg instead of sliding (lifts the hip out of the joint)

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