Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Side Hip Abduction.
Side Hip Abduction is a bodyweight floor exercise performed lying on your side, lifting the top leg upward to work the outer thigh and hip abductor muscles. It is an effective isolation movement for strengthening the gluteus medius and tensor fasciae latae without any equipment.
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The Side Hip Abduction is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.