Side Plank Hip Adduction

Side Plank Hip Adduction demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Lie on your side with your body straight and legs stacked
  • 2Place your weight on your elbow and outer foot, lifting your body to form a triangle with the ground
  • 3Now lift the top leg and lower it without touching the bottom leg
  • 4Hold the position for a few seconds
  • 5Lower your hips back to the ground before repeating on the other side

Tips:

  • Engage your core and make sure your body is straight during the exercise
  • Try to maintain balance throughout
  • Breathe steadily during the movement
  • It might help to tighten the buttock muscles while you lift

Side Plank Hip Adduction Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs