Side Hip Abduction

Side Hip Abduction demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Start by lying on your side with your legs stacked one on top of the other.
  • 2Keep the bottom leg straight and your top leg slightly bent.
  • 3Lift the top leg towards the ceiling while keeping it straight.
  • 4Lower it back down in a controlled manner without touching the other leg.
  • 5Switch sides and repeat the exercise with the other leg.

Tips:

  • Focus on making a slow and controlled movement.
  • Make sure to keep your movements limited to your hip and avoid rolling your body.
  • Keep your leg in a straight line with your body.
  • Try to reach as high as you can with each lift.

Side Hip Abduction Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs