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This short video sequence demonstrates side-stepping, which helps to strengthen your hip abductors and adductors.

 

 


In case you cannot see the video, here is a still sequence -

side stepping

Stand upright with your feet together. 

side stepping

Take a good step to your left. 

side stepping

Change your weight onto that leg and bring your feet together.

side stepping

Change your weight onto your other leg while you step out for a second time to your left. 

Continue until you have reached the end of the room, and then start stepping to the right side instead. Repeat 5 times.

 

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