Side lie abduction hip is an isolation exercise where you lie on your side and lift your upper leg sideways against gravity. It is the bodyweight version without a resistance band and a classic exercise for strengthening the hip abductors. The side-lying position isolates the movement well and prevents compensation, making it an excellent basic rehabilitation and strengthening exercise. The exercise has been used in physiotherapy and fitness for decades.
Strength exercise for the hip abductors (gluteus medius and minimus), tensor fasciae latae and hip stabilisers. Improves lateral hip strength, pelvic stability and helps prevent knee and hip injuries. Also effective for correcting Trendelenburg gait (hip dip when walking), improving ankle stability and preventing IT band syndrome and patellofemoral complaints.
This exercise is suitable for anyone who wants to develop hip abductor strength, from beginners to advanced. Ideal in rehabilitation after hip or knee injuries, after hip surgery or for gluteus medius weakness (in consultation with physiotherapist). Highly effective for prevention of IT band syndrome, patellofemoral pain and hip bursitis. Perfect for runners with Trendelenburg gait or hip dip. Also valuable as a basic exercise for people starting hip strengthening. Suitable as a warm-up for leg training. Can be performed several times a day. In case of acute hip pain, bursitis or impingement, have it assessed by a physiotherapist first. Start with bodyweight and focus on control - only add ankle weights later as progression.
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