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Abduction Background

Description

This exercise is performed with body weight and trains the abductors (muscles on the outside of the thigh).
Exercise

Abduction

In side support
Type: Unilateral Rest: 120s Equipment: Körpergewicht

Tutorial

  1. 1
    Go into the right side plank.
  2. 2
    Push your left leg forcefully upwards until the maximum contraction is reached. The leg remains extended. Exhale as you do so.
  3. 3
    Slowly lower your left leg in a controlled manner until it is back in the starting position. Breathe in as you do so.
  4. 4
    One repetition has now been completed. Repeat this process for the specified number of repetitions with your left side first and continue with your right side after a 60-second break.
Tip
Use the full range of motion! Move your legs upwards until the maximum contraction is reached.

Muscle groups

Primary
  • Thigh (abductors)
Secondary
  • Abs (lateral)
Tertiary

Equipment

  • Body weight

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