VIDEO 9. Standing hip abductors

This exercise aims to strengthen the hip abductor muscles and, simultaneously, enhance balance. The standing hip abductor exercise is performed as follows: 

The feet should be positioned either together or hip-width apart in an upright stance. Initiate the hip abduction movement by lifting one leg to the side. Attention should be paid to maintaining the knee extension position. Keep the lifted leg in a high position for a short time. Lower the legs slowly to return to the starting position. Repeat the same sequence with the opposite leg. 

Care should be taken to avoid lateral flexion of the torso during the movement.