Side Lying Hip Adduction
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
Side lying hip adduction targets the inner thigh muscles, specifically the adductors. This exercise strengthens the muscles responsible for bringing your leg toward the midline of your body, improving stability and balance.
How to do it
- Lie on your side with your bottom arm bent and supporting your head.
- Place the top hand on the ground for support.
- Straighten the bottom leg and lift it towards the ceiling.
- Slowly lower the leg back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.
Muscles worked
Primary Adductor Brevis Adductor Longus Adductor Magnus Gracilis Pectineous
Secondary Gluteus Medius Obliques Rectus Abdominis
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