Target Muscle

    Abductors

    Equipment

    Body Weight

    Difficulty

    Intermediate

    Category

    Strength

    LegsBody Weight

    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.

    Also Works

    GlutesObliques

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Lie on your side with your legs extended and stacked on top of each other.

    2. 2

      Prop yourself up on your forearm, keeping your elbow directly below your shoulder.

    3. 3

      Engage your core and lift your hips off the ground, creating a straight line from your head to your feet.

    4. 4

      While keeping your core engaged, lift your top leg as high as possible without rotating your hips.

    5. 5

      Pause for a moment at the top, then lower your leg back down.

    6. 6

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

    Pro Tips

    • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • •Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • •Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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