Hip Isometric Hold

How to Left Hip Isometric Hold

Primary Muscles: Legs,  Glutes

Exercise Families: Hip Abduction,  Isometric

Equipment: Bodyweight

Trainer: Ashley Steele

Steps:

1. Lie on your right side with your head resting on your arms. Keep both knees straight with your left leg stacked on top of your right.

2. Tighten your glutes to lift your left hip in the air approximately 30-degrees. Hold the up-position for the specified amount of time.

3. Keep your core strong, not allowing your pelvis to move as you hold your left leg in the air. 

Alternative Exercises:

Hip Lift • Glute Clam

How to Right Hip Isometric Hold

Primary Muscles: Legs,  Glutes

Exercise Families: Hip Abduction,  Isometric

Equipment: Bodyweight

Trainer: Ashley Steele

Steps:

1. Lie on your left side with your head resting on your arms. Keep both knees straight with your right leg stacked on top of your left.

2. Tighten your glutes to lift your right hip in the air approximately 30-degrees. Hold the up-position for the specified amount of time.

3. Keep your core strong, not allowing your pelvis to move as you hold your right leg in the air. 

Alternative Exercises:

Leg Raise Hold • Hip Pulse