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Side-Lying Hip Abduction demonstration

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Strength / Bodyweight

Side-Lying Hip Abduction

A bodyweight isolation exercise targeting the gluteus medius and hip abductors.

Equipment

Bodyweight

Experience

beginner

Movement

isolation

Instructions

  1. 01

    Lie on your side with legs stacked.

  2. 02

    Keep the bottom leg slightly bent.

  3. 03

    Raise the top leg toward the ceiling.

  4. 04

    Lower under control.

  5. 05

    Repeat on both sides.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.