Side Bridge Hip Abduction
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Equipment
The Side Bridge Hip Abduction is an exercise that targets core stability and hip strength. It combines a side plank position with leg abduction to engage the obliques and gluteus medius. This exercise helps improve balance and lower body muscle endurance.
How to do it
- Start in a side plank position, with your elbow directly under your shoulder.
- Engage your core and lift your hips, keeping your body in a straight line.
- Raise your top leg, keeping it straight, and hold for a moment.
- Lower your leg back to the starting position, maintaining hip height.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Medius Obliques
Secondary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps Rectus Abdominis
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