Side Bridge Hip Abduction
Equipment
Prop yourself up on your elbow, ensuring it's directly under your shoulder, and place your other hand on your hip.
Lift your hips off the ground, forming a bridge with your body.
While maintaining the bridge, slowly raise your top leg as high as you can, keeping it straight.
Lower your leg back down slowly and repeat the process for your desired number of repetitions before switching to the other side.
Pro Tip
Engage Your Core: Before lifting your hips off the ground, ensure that your core is engaged. This provides stability and helps to protect your lower back from injury. A common mistake is to sag in the middle, which can lead to back pain or injury. Controlled Movement: When lifting your top leg, do so in a controlled manner. Avoid jerky movements or using momentum to lift the leg, as this can lead to injury or reduce the effectiveness of the exercise. Keep Your Hip Aligned: As you lift your top leg, ensure that your hip stays aligned and doesn't roll back. This is a common mistake that