Side Bridge Hip Abduction

Side Bridge Hip Abduction demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Start by lying on your side, supporting your body weight on your forearm and foot, the other foot stacked on top.
  • 2Lift your body to create a straight line from head to heels.
  • 3Raise your top leg as high as you comfortably can while keeping your body upright.
  • 4Hold for a moment, then lower your leg back down.
  • 5Repeat for desired number of reps before switching sides.

Tips:

  • Make sure your supporting shoulder is directly above your elbow.
  • Avoid raising your top hip or rolling your body forward or backward.
  • Breathe out as you raise your leg and breathe in as you lower it.
  • Try to hold the side bridge position throughout the entire set.

Side Bridge Hip Abduction Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs