Hip abduction side plank (Isometric hold)
Hip abduction side plank (Isometric hold)
What you should feel?? When performed correctly, you will feel the muscles on the outer side of your hip and glutes working. you will also feel the muscles on the under side of your trunk working to hold you straight.
Instructions:
- Laying on your side with your legs straight
- Raise your hips off the ground and hold your body in a straight line
- Ensure you stay steady and dont twist your hips
- Ensure you are feeling the smaller glutes around the side of the hip that is closest to the ground
- Continue holding for the agreed amount of time
Main muscles targeted:
- Gluteus medius
- Glutes
- Core
- Obliques (internal and external)