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Side-Lying Bodyweight
A side-lying hip exercise that trains the side glutes by opening the top knee while keeping the pelvis stable.
Level
Beginner
Equipment
Bodyweight
Focus
Glutes
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Exercise Demonstration
Visual demo
Demonstration videos focus on movement quality. Use the cues below for additional guidance.
Key Cues
Do it well.
Lie on your side with the knees bent and hips stacked.
Keep the feet together.
Open the top knee without rolling backward.
Close the knee slowly.
Common Mistakes
Watch for this.
Rolling the pelvis backward.
Separating the feet.
Forcing a larger range than the hip can control.
Exercise Family
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