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Side Lying Hip Flexion

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Exercise Profile

Side Lying Hip Flexion Overview

The side lying hip flexion workout primarily targets the glutes by utilizing bodyweight exercises.

This workout involves lying on your side and lifting your top leg while keeping it straight.

By focusing on the glutes, this exercise helps to strengthen and tone the muscles in your hips and buttocks.

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Side Lying Hip Flexion Instructions

  1. Lie on your side with your legs straight and stacked on top of each other.
  2. Rest your head on your lower arm for support.
  3. Engage your core muscles by pulling your belly button in towards your spine.
  4. Slowly lift your top leg up towards the ceiling, keeping it straight.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, feeling the contraction in your hip.
  6. Lower your leg back down to the starting position.

Side Lying Hip Flexion Tips

  1. Start by lying on your side with your legs straight and stacked on top of each other.
  2. Engage your core and squeeze your glutes to lift your top leg as high as possible without rotating your hips.
  3. Keep your bottom leg straight and grounded, maintaining a stable position throughout the movement.
  4. Control the movement as you lower your leg back down, feeling the stretch in your hip flexors.
  5. Focus on using your glutes to initiate the movement, rather than relying on momentum or other muscles.
  6. Perform the exercise on both sides, aiming for 10-15 repetitions per side to effectively engage and strengthen your glutes.

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