Side Bridge Hip Abduction

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Learn how to do the Side Bridge Hip Abduction with proper form and technique. This body weight exercise primarily targets your Abductors, with secondary emphasis on Glutes, Obliques.

Side Bridge Hip Abduction exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Side Bridge Hip Abduction

Follow these steps to perform the Side Bridge Hip Abduction with correct form:

  1. 1Lie on your side with your legs extended and stacked on top of each other.
  2. 2Prop yourself up on your forearm, keeping your elbow directly below your shoulder.
  3. 3Engage your core and lift your hips off the ground, creating a straight line from your head to your feet.
  4. 4While keeping your core engaged, lift your top leg as high as possible without rotating your hips.
  5. 5Pause for a moment at the top, then lower your leg back down.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

Side Bridge Hip Abduction Muscles Worked

Primary

abductors

Secondary

glutesobliques

Exercise Details

Equipment
body weight
Body Part
upper legs
Category
Extended

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