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tually need to be replaced. Because strength is important in joint stability, look for exercises such as this one that can be used to improve the muscles around the hip joint. This exercise works the various muscles involved in hip abduction. At the same time, when done properly by taking the thigh through a wide range of motion, the fire hydrant is also a great dynamic stretch of the adductors. It should be easy to see where this exercise gets its name.

Variation Machine Abduction Most activities have both a field and a machinebased version. This machine exercise is done in a seated posture. Place your knees between the padded arms of the machine, and spread your legs as

Variation<br />

Machine Abduction<br />

Most activities have both a field and a machinebased<br />

version. This machine exercise is done in a<br />

seated posture. Place your knees between the padded<br />

arms of the machine, and spread your legs as

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