Hip Abduction Glute Bridge

1. Start by lying flat on your back with your knees bent, feet flat on the floor, and arms lying at your sides. This is the starting position.

2. Push through your heels to lift your hips off the ground until your knees, hips, and shoulders form a straight line. Squeeze your glutes at the top.

3. While keeping your hips raised, slowly move your knees outward, abducting the hips. Use your glute and hip muscles to control the movement.

4. Pause briefly with your knees apart, then slowly bring them back to the starting position, maintaining the bridge throughout.

5. Lower your hips back to the floor to return to the starting position.

6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and sets.

Tips: Ensure your movements are controlled and focused on the engagement of the hip and glute muscles. It's crucial to keep the hips stable and raised throughout the abduction phase to maintain the effectiveness of the exercise on the target muscle groups. To increase the difficulty of this exercise, you can place a resistance band around your thighs, just above your knees. This will apply additional tension during the hip abduction phase, further engaging the muscles.

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