Suspension Trainer Hip Abduction
Description
The suspension trainer hip abduction is a TRX glute medius isolator. The lifter places one foot in a foot cradle and from a side plank position abducts the suspended leg out to the side. The TRX adds resistance and builds strong hip abductor strength.
Equipment Required
Suspension Trainer Hip Abduction Instructions
- Set the suspension trainer foot cradles low.
- Place one foot in a cradle and lie on your side.
- Set the bottom forearm on the floor under the shoulder.
- Press up into a side plank with the body in a straight line.
- Brace your core and squeeze the bottom glute.
- Lift the suspended leg up away from the bottom leg.
- Squeeze the glute medius hard at the top.
- Lower the leg with control. Complete reps and switch sides.
Suspension Trainer Hip Abduction Form & Visual
Suspension Trainer Hip Abduction Benefits
- Strong glute medius isolator
- Trains hip stability
- Strong TRX glute move
- Builds side-plank endurance
- Useful for athletes
- Strong hip abductor builder
Suspension Trainer Hip Abduction Muscles Worked
- Gluteus medius
- Gluteus maximus
- Obliques
Suspension Trainer Hip Abduction Variations & Alternatives
- Standing Hip Abduction
- Side Lying Leg Raise
- Clam Shell
- Side Plank
