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Hip Joint Abduction Lift Offs
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Yoga Techniques and Fitness
Overview
In this lesson, we introduce hip abduction lift offs, an active control drill for the outer hip.
Objective
Gain understanding of how to generate force from a stretched abduction position.
What You'll Get
You'll practice lifting your leg from the edge of your abduction range, which reveals the difference between passive flexibility and active control. This is essential for advancing side splits in your own practice and for training the functional hip strength clients need for lateral movement, balance, and injury resilience. The lift off is where mobility becomes usable strength.
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