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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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