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Side Bridge Hip Abduction Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Side Plank Leg Lift demonstration

Side Plank Leg Lift
2
Balance Board demonstration

Balance Board
3
Lying Split Abductor demonstration

Lying Split Abductor
4
Double Diagonal Reach demonstration

Double Diagonal Reach
5
Side Leg Raise Jack demonstration

Side Leg Raise Jack
6
Side Bridge Hip Abduction (Star) demonstration

Side Bridge Hip Abduction (Star)
7
Side Plank Scissors demonstration

Side Plank Scissors
8
Side Plank Leg Raise demonstration

Side Plank Leg Raise
9
Leg Pull Side demonstration

Leg Pull Side
10
Side Plank with Raised Leg demonstration

Side Plank with Raised Leg
11
Bodyweight Squat to Side Leg demonstration

Bodyweight Squat to Side Leg
12
Standing Side Leg Raise demonstration

Standing Side 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 trains

Primary Gluteus Medius Obliques

Secondary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps Rectus Abdominis

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