Side Bridge Hip Abduction

A complex exercise targeting the obliques and the glute medius. It builds lateral hip stability and a powerful core simultaneously.

Exercise Details

Level: Intermediate
Body Area: core
Type: isolation

Required Equipment

Bodyweight-only

Target Muscle Groups

Primary

Abs

Secondary

Abductors

Setup

Get into a side plank on your forearm. Maintain a straight line from head to heels. Brace your core.

Instructions

1. While holding the side plank, lift your top leg toward the ceiling.
2. Squeeze the glute at the top of the lift.
3. Lower the leg slowly without dropping your hips.
4. Keep your pelvis neutral.
5. Switch sides.

Common Mistakes

1. Sagging the hips.
2. Rotating the pelvis forward.
3. Moving the leg too fast.

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