How to perform lying side hip raise?

If you’ve ever wondered what a side hip lift is and how to do it properly, you’re in luck! Today’s topic is all about side lying hip raise!

• What is lying side hip raise
• Benefits of lying side hip raise
• Lying side hip raise exercise details
• how to perform lying side hip raise
• comment and tips

What is lying side hip raise?

Did you that lying side hip raise is a fantastic bodyweight movement that works multiple muscles? It is one of the easiest ways to work the two layers of muscles along the sides of your core called the obliques. These muscles play a role in helping to protect your spine. It is a fantastic bodyweight movement which works multiple muscles!

Benefits of lying side hip raise

• better hip range of motion
• better body stability
• use of muscles that aren’t usually active in those who sit for prolonged periods each day
• improve muscular endurance

Exercise details

• Target muscle: obliques
• Type: Strength
• Mechanics: Isolation
• Equipment: Exercise Map
• Difficulty: Beginner

How to perform lying side hip raise

1. Lie on right side on the mat, supporting your weight on your elbow with your arm positioned under your shoulder.
2. Place your free hand on your hip.
3. Exhale as you raise your hip off the floor as high as possible by laterally flexing your spine and pushing down with your feet.
4. Inhale as you lower your hip to the floor.
5. Repeat the exercise on your opposite side.

Comment and Tips

• Make sure keep your legs and body straight
• By bending your knees and supporting your lower body on the side of the knee instead of the foot side, it’s easier to lift your hips on the side you’re lying on.
• Increase the exercise difficulties by holding a weight on your hip.
• DO NOT ALLOW your neck to rest on your shoulder. Keep the space in between by stretching your shoulders.

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