Supine Hip Abduction (TRX / Suspension Trainer)
Lying movement targeting hip abductors and glutes. Abduct the hips outward while supporting your body with your hands.
Instructions
- Lie on your back with your head near the anchor point, holding both TRX handles.
- Place your feet in the TRX foot cradles with legs extended upward.
- Lift your hips off the ground, supporting your body with your hands and the straps.
- Abduct your legs outward, moving them apart while maintaining hip stability.
- Return your legs to the starting position and repeat.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged to maintain hip stability throughout.
- Move with control and avoid swinging your legs.
- Maintain constant tension in the TRX straps.
- Focus on using your hip abductors and glutes for the movement.
Recommended starting values
Sensible novice starting points for each goal, for a lifter aged 25–40. Scale down for smaller frames or older lifters. Treat the first set of any session as a discovery set.
| Goal | Sets | Reps |
|---|---|---|
| Gain strength | 3 | 9 reps |
| Build muscle | 3 | 13 reps |
| Build endurance | 3 | 16 reps |
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