Side-Lying Hip Abduction

Lie on your side on the floor with your legs fully extended and stacked on top of each other.
Support your head with your lower arm and place your upper hand on the floor in front of you for stability.
Keep your top leg straight and toes pointed slightly downward or forward.
Slowly raise your top leg upward while keeping your hips stacked and your core engaged.
Pause briefly at the top of the movement, then control the descent back to the starting position.