side hip abduction
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.
Difficulty
Equipment: Bodyweight
Duration: 30seconds
Calories: ~6/per minute
STRENGTH
Target Muscle
abductorsLOWER QUADS
Secondary Muscles
glutesquadriceps
Instructions
- 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.
