Side Bridge Hip Abduction
Target Muscle
Equipment
Ensure your elbow is directly under your shoulder and your body is in a straight line from your head to your feet.
Engage your core and lift your hips off the ground, creating a straight line from your head to your feet.
While maintaining this bridge position, slowly raise your top leg as high as you can without moving your hips or torso.
Lower your leg back down to its starting position and then lower your hips to complete one repetition; repeat this exercise on the opposite side.
Pro Tip
**Engage Your Core**: This exercise is not just about your hips, it's also about your core. As you lift your hips off the ground, be sure to engage your core muscles. This will help to stabilize your body and protect your lower back. A common mistake is to forget about the core and only focus on the hip movement. **Controlled Movements**: Avoid quick, jerky movements. Instead, raise and lower your hip in a slow and controlled manner. This will not only reduce the risk of injury but also make the exercise more effective by keeping your muscles under tension for a longer period of time. **