side bridge hip abduction
side bridge hip abduction is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Lie on your side with your legs extended and stacked on top of each other.
Step 2
Prop yourself up on your forearm, keeping your elbow directly below your shoulder.
Step 3
Engage your core and lift your hips off the ground, creating a straight line from your head to your feet.
Step 4
While keeping your core engaged, lift your top leg as high as possible without rotating your hips.
Step 5
Pause for a moment at the top, then lower your leg back down.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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