Side-Lying Hip Abduction

A bodyweight isolation exercise targeting the gluteus medius and hip abductors.

How to do it

1. Lie on your side with legs stacked.
2. Keep the bottom leg slightly bent.
3. Raise the top leg toward the ceiling.
4. Lower under control.
5. Repeat on both sides.

Tips

• Keep hips stacked throughout.
• Avoid tilting the pelvis.

Muscles

Primary: Abductors, Glutes (medius)