Exercise cues/tips:

• Start standing on a bench or other heightened surface

• Keeping the leg you wish to strengthen secure, step back and around with the opposite leg 

• Push back up and return to starting position

 

Muscle groups targeted:

• Hip abductors

• Glutes

• Core

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Exercise progression:

• Increase the step height or hold a weight throughout

 

Exercise regression:

• Perform off a small step 

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