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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
abductors
Secondary muscles
glutesobliques
Primary body parts
thighs
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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