Side hip abduction

Side hip abduction

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Abductors

Secondary Muscles

glutes, quadriceps

Equipment

Body weight

Body Part

Upper legs

Side hip abduction is a bodyweight exercise that targets the hip abductors, helping to strengthen the outer thighs and hips. It also engages the glutes and quadriceps as secondary muscles. This movement is commonly used for strengthening, mobility, and rehabilitation purposes.

Side hip abduction is a bodyweight exercise that targets the hip abductors, helping to strengthen the outer thighs and hips. It also engages the glutes and quadriceps as secondary muscles. This movement is commonly used for strengthening, mobility, and rehabilitation purposes.

Side hip abduction is a bodyweight exercise that targets the hip abductors, helping to strengthen the outer thighs and hips. It also engages the glutes and quadriceps as secondary muscles. This movement is commonly used for strengthening, mobility, and rehabilitation purposes.

How to Do the Side hip abduction

How to Do the Side hip abduction

How to Do the Side hip abduction

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands on your hips. Shift your weight to one leg and lift the opposite leg out to the side, keeping it straight. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your leg back down to the starting position. Repeat on the other side. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Related Exercises

Related Exercises

Straight leg outer hip abductor

Side kick

Side bridge hip abduction

Resistance band seated hip abduction

Lever seated hip abduction

Resistance band shuttle

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