Muscles Involved
- Gluteus Medius Muscle - Primary
- Tensor Fascia Latae - Primary
Category
Bodyweight
Highlights
Description
The Side Lying Hip Abduction is an exercise that targets the hip abductors, particularly the gluteus medius. This exercise helps improve hip strength, stability, and mobility. To perform the Side Lyi
Common Mistakes
Do not let your hips roll back or forwards during the movement. Brace your
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Pro Tips
Press your thumb into the side of your glute (top butt) for the working leg
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Purpose
The Side Lying Hip Abduction exercise can provide lateral (side to side) st
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Form
Your ankle, knee, hip and shoulder joints should all be lined up in a strai
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Additional Names
Side Lying Leg Lift, Side Lying Leg Raise
