BANDED SIDE PLANK SIDE KICK

This is an exercise for core stability and hip abductor strengthening. Begin by lying down on the floor with elbow support and a band looped around both ankles. Raise the pelvis up to bring the spine and hip into neutral. Brace your core to maintain a neutral spine. Raise your top leg towards the ceiling without allowing the hip out of alignment with your body. Hold the top position for 2-4 seconds before lowering to complete a repetition.

Muscles Involved:

• Hip Abductors

  • Gluteus Maximus

  • Gluteus Medius

  • Gluteus Minimus

• Obliques

  • Internal Oblique

  • External Oblique

Related Conditions / Activities:

• Strength and Conditioning

• Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome

• Low Back Pain

• Knocked Knees / Genu Valgum

• Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome

• External Snapping Hip Syndrome

• Hip Spine Syndrome

• ITB Syndrome

Exercise Equipment:

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