Abductor Exercises

8 abductor exercises in the library, ranked by how often lifters actually use them — 4 are beginner-friendly. The most popular: Hip Circles (prone), Iliotibial Tract-SMR, IT Band and Glute Stretch. Every movement links to a full breakdown with step-by-step form, muscles worked, and common mistakes.

Hip Circles (prone) demonstration
LegsBeginner
BodyweightBeginner

Hip Circles (prone)

Abductors · Bodyweight

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Iliotibial Tract-SMR demonstration
LegsIntermediate
Foam RollerIntermediate

Iliotibial Tract-SMR

Abductors · Foam Roller

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IT Band and Glute Stretch demonstration
LegsIntermediate
OtherIntermediate

IT Band and Glute Stretch

Abductors · Other

Abductors
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Lying Crossover demonstration
LegsAdvanced
BodyweightAdvanced

Lying Crossover

Abductors · Bodyweight

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Monster Walk demonstration
LegsBeginner
BandsBeginner

Monster Walk

Abductors · Bands

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Standing Hip Circles demonstration
LegsBeginner
BodyweightBeginner

Standing Hip Circles

Abductors · Bodyweight

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Thigh Abductor demonstration
LegsBeginner
MachineBeginner

Thigh Abductor

Abductors · Machine

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Windmills demonstration
LegsIntermediate
BodyweightIntermediate

Windmills

Abductors · Bodyweight

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