Side-Lying Hip Adduction

Strengthens the inner thigh.

Side-Lying Hip Adduction exercise illustration

What it helps

Strengthens the inner-thigh muscles that help control the leg and steady the hip and knee.

How to do it

  1. Lie on your side with the top leg bent and crossed in front.
  2. Keep the bottom leg straight and lift it a few inches.
  3. Hold briefly, then lower slowly.

Commonly done as 2-3 sets of 10-15, daily.

Where this appears in recovery

Side-Lying Hip Adduction is part of 1 recovery program, typically in the before surgery stage. Each program shows how it fits alongside the other movements:

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These are general exercise guides, not a personal prescription. The repetitions and frequency shown are what's commonly used — your own surgeon or therapist may advise something different, and their guidance comes first.