H2 | Hip Abduction (Sidelying)

H2 | Hip Abduction (Sidelying) - Band

Advancement of the Side Glute Raise by adding load with a band to target the hip abductors.

Demonstration Video

Instructions

Lie on your side and loop a mini band around your thighs just above the knees. Make sure your body is in a straight line with your pelvis vertical to the floor and keep a little amount of lift underneath your waist. Move your top leg slightly behind the bottom leg and point the toes down.

Keeping your pelvis still, lift your top leg but squeezing the top your glutes. Keep your leg straight as you lift and clench (squeeze) the glute muscles as you lift to encourage them to activate. Make sure your leg does not come forward as you lift and your body stays in a nice straight line. Don't lift too high or your spine and pelvis will move and leg will come forwards. Slowly lower the leg.