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Side Bridge Hip Abduction (Star) Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Side Plank Scissors demonstration

Side Plank Scissors
2
Lying Split Abductor demonstration

Lying Split Abductor
3
Leg Pull Side demonstration

Leg Pull Side
4
Double Diagonal Reach demonstration

Double Diagonal Reach
5
Balance Board demonstration

Balance Board
6
Side Plank Leg Lift demonstration

Side Plank Leg Lift
7
Side Bridge Hip Abduction demonstration

Side Bridge Hip Abduction
8
Side Leg Raise Jack demonstration

Side Leg Raise Jack
9
Side Plank with Raised Leg demonstration

Side Plank with Raised Leg
10
Side Plank Leg Raise demonstration

Side Plank Leg Raise
11
Standing Side Leg Raise demonstration

Standing Side Leg Raise
12
Standing Side and Front Leg Raise demonstration

Standing Side and Front Leg Raise

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Side Bridge Hip Abduction (Star) trains

Primary Gluteus Medius Obliques

Secondary Gluteus Minimus Quadriceps Rectus Abdominis

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