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Hip flexion & adduction

A simple hip exercise.

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This video shows a combined exercise - hip flexion together with hip adduction.

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

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Hip flexion and adduction exercises help to strengthen the hip muscles.

Relax on your back on a firm surface with your knees bent and a soccer ball held between them.

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Holding the ball firmly - keeping the knees bent to 90 degrees - slowly bend the hip.

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When you get the hip bent to 90 degrees, hold it there for a few seconds.

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Slowly come back to the base position, repeating the sequence 10 times.