Bridge Hip Abduction Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Hips
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Hamstrings, Gluteus Medius, Adductors, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Gracilis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4.8
- Alternate Names
- Hip Abduction Bridge
How to: Bridge Hip Abduction
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground, hip-width apart.
- Elevate your hips into a bridge position, squeezing your glutes.
- Slowly abduction one leg out to the side, keeping your hips level.
- Return the leg to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
- Perform the desired number of reps.
Common Mistakes
- Letting the hips sag during the exercise.
- Not engaging the core.
- Rushing through the repetitions.
Modifications
- Perform with a resistance band around the thighs for added resistance.
- Modify the range of motion as needed for comfort.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Avoid overextending your lower back during the exercise.
- Focus on the squeezing motion of your glutes at the top.
Bridge Hip Abduction Alternatives
Tags
hips
glutes
strength
home workout
body weight
beginner