Equipmentbody weight
Difficultyintermediate
abductorsupper legs
Side Bridge Hip Abduction
The side bridge hip abduction is a bodyweight exercise that targets the hip abductors, glutes, and obliques. It involves holding a side plank position while lifting the top leg, challenging both strength and stability.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Lie on your side with your legs extended and stacked on top of each other.
- 2.Prop yourself up on your forearm, keeping your elbow directly below your shoulder.
- 3.Engage your core and lift your hips off the ground, creating a straight line from your head to your feet.
- 4.While keeping your core engaged, lift your top leg as high as possible without rotating your hips.
- 5.Pause for a moment at the top, then lower your leg back down.
- 6.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.
Secondary Muscles
glutesobliques
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