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Side-stepping

Video to demonstrate the side-stepping exercise.

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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 -

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Stand upright with your feet together. 

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Take a good step to your left. 

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

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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.